2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
CO-5
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartEBS00KOD
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts 
malfunctionPoor heat tran

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual CO-6
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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

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual COOLING SYSTEM
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COOLING SYSTEMPFP:21020
Cooling CircuitEBS00KOE
PBIC2592E

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual CO-8
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COOLING SYSTEM
 
System ChartEBS00KOF
PBIC1232E

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual ENGINE COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANTPFP:KQ100
InspectionEBS00KOG
LEVEL CHECK
Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within “MIN” to
“MAX” range whe

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual CO-10
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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 COOL

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual ENGINE COOLANT
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3. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
4. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
5. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-9, "
DRAI

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual CO-12
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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 escapin