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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Power train system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items
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Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within “MIN” to
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Adjust engine coolant level as necessary.
LEAK CHECK
To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with
a radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and a radiator
cap tester adapter (special service tool).
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns
could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from
radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
NOTE:
In a case that engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.
If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Engine CoolantEBS00KOH
WARNING:
To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter
of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belt.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove RH and LH undercovers.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap.
When drain all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plug on cylinder block. Refer to
EM-82, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Remove reservoir tank and drain engine coolant.
SMA412B
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2 , 23 psi)
SLC134B
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4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated,
flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-10, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-82, "CYLINDER
BLOCK" .
2. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.
Use Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to
MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".
3. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature with radiator cap installed.
4. Run engine at 3,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle speed.
Repeat two or three times.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
5. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).
Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
6. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 5 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer
drops.
8. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
9. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.
Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
10. Repeat step 9 three times.
11. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 2 through 5 until engine coolant level
no longer drops.
Clean excess engine coolant from engine.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
2. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approx. 7.1 (6-1/4 lmp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank capacity (at “MAX” level)
: 0.6 (1/2 lmp qt)
SMA412B
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Removal and InstallationEBS00KON
REMOVAL
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-9, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove the following parts.
RH undercover
Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .
Drive belt auto-tensioner; Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner" .
3. Remove water pump.
Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
CAUTION:
Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
4. Remove water pump housing with the following procedure;
a. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-12, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
b. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-25, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Plug the oil level gauge guide opening to prevent oil pan from entering foreign materials.
c. Remove mounting bolts for water pipe.
d. Remove water pump housing.
5. Remove exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly. Refer to EM-23, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
6. Remove water pipe.
1. Water pump 2. Gasket 3. Gasket
4. Water pump housing 5. Gasket 6. Water pipe
7. O-ring
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Visually check if there is no significant dirt or rusting on water
pump body and vane.
Make sure that there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it
turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
Replace water pump, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
When inserting water pipe end into cylinder block, apply a neutral detergent to O-ring. Then insert it imme-
diately.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for engine coolant leaks using a radiator cap tester adapter (special service tool: EG17650301)
and radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-9, "
LEAK CHECK" .
Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
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Place a string so that it is caught in the valves of thermostat and
water control valve. Immerse fully in a container filled with water.
Heat while stirring. (The example in the figure shows thermo-
stat.)
The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the
valve opens and falls from the thread.
Continue heating. Check the full open valve lift amount.
NOTE:
The full open valve lift amount standard temperature for water
control valve is the reference value.
After checking the full open valve lift amount, lower the water
temperature and check the valve closing temperature.
Standard:
If out of the standard, replace either or both thermostat and water control valve.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Thermostat and Water Control Valve
Install thermostat with making rubber ring groove fit to thermo-
stat flange with the whole circumference. (The example in the
figure shows thermostat.)
NOTE:
Same procedure is applied for installation of water control valve.
Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upwards. (The position
deviation may be within the range of 20 degrees as shown in the
figure.)
Install water control valve with the arrow facing up and the frame
center part facing upwards. (The position deviation may be
within the range of 20 degrees as shown in the figure.)
Heater Pipe Installation
Apply a neutral detergent to O-ring, then quickly insert the insertion part of heater pipe into cylinder block.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for leaks of engine coolant using a radiator cap tester adapter (special service tool: EG17650301)
and a radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-9, "
LEAK CHECK" .
Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant and A/T fluid (A/T models).
SLC252B
Items Thermostat Water control valve
Valve opening temperature 80.5 - 83.5°C (177 - 182°F) 93.5 - 96.5°C (200 - 206°F)
Full open valve liftMore than 8 mm/ 95°C
(0.315 in/ 203°F)More than 8 mm/ 108°C
(0.315 in/ 226°F)
Valve closing temperature More than 77°C (171°F) More than 90°C (194°F)
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items
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3. Remove air relief plug.
4. Open cylinder block drain plug. Refer to EM-212, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
5. Remove reservoir tank, drain engine coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
6. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer to CO-33, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-212, "CYLIN-
DER BLOCK" .
2. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to the specified level.
Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.
Use Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to
MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".
When engine coolant overflows air relief hole, install air relief
plug with new copper washer.
3. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature without radiator cap installed.
If engine coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install radiator cap.
4. Run engine at 3,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle speed with radiator cap installed.
Repeat two or three times.
CAUTION:
Watch engine coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
5. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C(122°F).
Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
6. Refill reservoir tank to MAX level line with engine coolant.
SBIA0130E
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approx. 9.5 (8-3/8 lmp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank capacity (at “MAX” level)
: 0.6 (1/2 lmp qt)
Air relief plug:
: 6.9 - 7.8 N·m (0.7 - 0.8 kg-m, 61 - 69 in-lb)
SMA412B