2004 INFINITI FX35 cooling

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COOLING SYSTEM
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COOLING SYSTEMPFP:21020
Cooling CircuitABS006JG
PBIC1559E

COOLING SYSTEM
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System DrawingABS006JH
PBIC1560E

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ENGINE COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANTPFP:KQ100
InspectionABS006JI
LEVEL CHECK

Check if reservoir tank engine coolant level is within “MIN” to
“MAX” when engine is cool.

Adjust the engine coolant level as necessary.
LEAK CHECK

To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system with
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap
tester adapter (SST).
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant
escaping from thermostat housing.
CAUTION:
Higher testing pressure than specified may cause radiator
damage.
NOTE:
In a case engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Engine CoolantABS006JJ
WARNING:

To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.

Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn radiator cap all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove engine front undercover with power tool.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap.

Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive
belts.
When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on engine cylinder
block. Refer to EM-241, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-38, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
4. Remove reservoir tank, drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
SMA412B
Testing pressure : 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm2 , 23 psi)
PBIC1528E
SBIA0444E

ENGINE COOLANT
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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 cylinder block water drain plugs are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-244, "
ASSEM-
BLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank to specified level.

Refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4
Imp qt) a minute to allow air in system to escape.

Use Genuine Nissan long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent mixed with water (distilled or
demineralized). Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug.
4. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature with radiator cap installed.
5. 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 engine.
6. 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 engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.
7. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 6 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer
drops.
9. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
PBIC1530E
Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level):
Approx. 10.0 (10-5/8 US qt, 8-3/4 Imp qt)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(at “MAX” level):
0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
SMA412B

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ENGINE COOLANT
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10. 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.
11. Repeat step 10 three times.
12. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 3 through 6 until engine coolant level
no longer drops.

Clean excess engine coolant from engine.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
If cylinder block water drain plugs are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-244, "
ASSEM-
BLY" .
2. Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill
thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
3. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-36, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
7. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)

RADIATOR
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11. Lift up and remove radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser and radiator core
when removing.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J33984-A)] and
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-36, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up engine. Visually make sure that there is no leaks of engine coolant and A/T fluid.
Checking Radiator CapABS008FY
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 [SST], apply
engine coolant to the cap seal surface.

Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness in negative-
pressure valve, or if the relief pressure exceed the limit.
Checking RadiatorABS008FZ
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows:
CAUTION:

Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.

When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radi-
ator shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and electrical 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 radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
PBIC1536E
SMA967B
Standard:
78 - 98 kPa (0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2 , 11 - 14 psi)
Limit:
59 kPa (0.6 kg/cm
2 , 9 psi)
SLC755A

COOLING FAN
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COOLING FANPFP:21140
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)ABS006JT
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-172, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove engine front undercover with power tool.
3. Remove radiator shroud (lower). Refer to CO-39, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-169, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
5. Remove cooling fan.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch radiator core when removing.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Fan Coupling
Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage and bimetal conditions.

If anything is found, replace fan coupling.
Cooling Fan
Inspect cooling fan for crack or unusual bend.

If anything is found, replace cooling fan.
INSTALLATION
Note to the following, install in the reverse order of removal.

Install cooling fan with its front mark “F” facing front of vehicle. Refer to CO-47, "Removal and Installation
(Crankshaft Driven Type)" .
1. Cooling fan 2. Fan coupling 3. Fan pulley
4. Water pump
PBIC1537E
SLC072

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COOLING FAN
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Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type)ABS006JU
REMOVAL
1. Remove front grille. Refer to EI-23, "FRONT GRILLE" .
2. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor.
3. Remove cooling fan assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser when removed.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details. Refer to EC-1142, "DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPER-
ATURE" .
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type)ABS00A3O
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cooling fan from fan motor.
2. Remove fan motor from fan grille.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cooling Fan
Inspect cooling fan for crack or unusual bend.

If anything is found, replace cooling fan.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Cooling fan 2. Fan grille 3. Fan motor
PBIC1666E