2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Cooling fan

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ENGINE COOLANT

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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RADIATOR

RADIATORPFP:21400
Removal and InstallationEBS00KOI
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a
turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
REMOVAL
1. Remove RH and LH undercovers.
2. 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.
3. Remove air duct (inlet) and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move it aside.
5. Disconnect radiator hoses (upper and lower).
6. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses. (A/T models)

Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
7. Remove radiator mounting brackets.
8. Remove radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch radiator core when removing.
1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank cap 3. Reservoir tank hose
4. Radiator mounting bracket 5. Mounting rubber (upper) 6. Radiator cap
7. Radiator 8. O-ring 9. Radiator drain plug
10. Mounting rubber (lower) 11. A/T fluid cooler hose 12. Radiator hose (lower)
13. Radiator hose (upper) 14. Bracket 15. Radiator cooling fan assembly
PBIC2251E

RADIATOR
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INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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).
Checking Radiator CapEBS00KOK
1. Pull negative-pressure valve to open it and make sure that it
closes completely when released.

Make sure that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of
radiator cap negative-pressure valve.

Make sure that there are no unusualness in the opening and
closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.
2. Check radiator cap relief pressure.

When connecting radiator cap to radiator cap tester (commer-
cial service tool) and radiator cap tester adapter (special ser-
vice tool), apply engine coolant to radiator cap seal surface.

Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness in negative-
pressure valve, or if the relief pressure falls below the limit.
Checking RadiatorEBS00KOL
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.

Be careful not to bend or damage radiator fins.

When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator
shroud and horns. Then tape harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surface once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.

Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm2 , 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm
(11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.
SMA967B
Standard:

78 - 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2 , 11 - 14 psi)
Limit:

59 kPa (0.59 bar, 0.6 kg/cm
2 , 9 psi)
SLC135B

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COOLING FAN

COOLING FANPFP:21140
Removal and InstallationEBS011TD
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. 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 air duct (inlet) and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) at radiator side. Refer to CO-12, "
RADIATOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
4. Disconnect harness connectors from fan motors, and move them to aside.
5. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch on radiator core.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-348, "DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPER-
ATURE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-700, "DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE" (WITHOUT
EURO-OBD).
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
1. Remove cooling fans (RH and LH) from fan motors.
2. Remove fan motors from fan shroud.
1. Fan motor 2. Fan shroud 3. Cooling fan (RH)
4. Cooling fan (LH)
PBIC2252E

COOLING FAN
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Assembly
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitEBS00KOP
CAPACITY
Unit: (lmp qt)
THERMOSTAT
WATER CONTROL VALVE
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
Tightening TorqueEBS00KOQ
Unit: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)*
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) Approx. 7.1 (6-1/4)
Reservoir tank0.6 (1/2)
Valve opening temperature 80.5 - 83.5°C (177 - 182°F)
Valve liftMore than 8 mm/ 95°C (0.315 in/ 203°F)
Valve closing temperature More than 77°C (171°F)
Valve opening temperature 93.5 - 96.5°C (200 - 206°F)
Valve lift More than 8 mm/ 108°C (0.315 in/ 226°F)
Valve closing temperature More than 90°C (194°F)
Cap relief pressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11- 14)
Limit 59 (0.59, 0.6, 9)
Leakage test pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
Radiator mounting bracket 4.2 (0.43, 37)*
Radiator cooling fan assembly 4.2 (0.43, 37)*
Cooling fan3.43 (0.35, 30)*
Fan motor4.41 (0.45, 39)*
Water pump24.5 (2.5, 18)
Water pump housing28.0 (2.9, 21)
Water pipe28.0 (2.9, 21)
Water inlet28.0 (2.9, 21)
Water control valve housing (water outlet) 28.0 (2.9, 21)
Hater pipe28.0 (2.9, 21)
Engine coolant temperature sensor 24.5 (2.5, 18)

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartEBS00BAW
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ateRefer to DTC in EC1217
(cooling system)
— High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Fan assembly
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

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ENGINE COOLANT

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.
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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