2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL Fan belt

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
Outline
Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle downward. Separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-562,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
4. Remove the following parts.

LH and RH undercovers

Front road wheels and tyres

Battery; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-13, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
6. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hoses, and plug them to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-34, "FUEL INJEC-
TOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
2. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-23,
"THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .
3. Disconnect clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside. Refer to CL-12, "
OPERATING
CYLINDER" .
4. Disconnect shift and select cable from transaxle. Refer to MT-16, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
5. Disconnect B terminal harness of starter motor. Refer to SC-23, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
Engine Room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side with a
rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
3. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side
with a rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to PS-37, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to MT-19, "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-46, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" .
4. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on the
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
5. Remove LH and RH drive shafts from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-11, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
Removal
1. Install engine slingers into front-left of cylinder head and rear-right of cylinder head.

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-562,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
4. Remove the following parts.

LH and RH undercovers

Front road wheels and tyres

Battery; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-13, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
6. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-34, "FUEL INJECTOR
AND FUEL TUBE"
2. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
3. Disconnect control cable from transaxle (A/T models). Refer to AT- 4 0 4 , "
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" .
4. Disconnect clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models). Refer to CL-12,
"OPERATING CYLINDER" .
5. Disconnect shift and select cable from transaxle (M/T models). Refer to MT-16, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
Engine Room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side with a
rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-3, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
3. Remove steering lower joint from steering gear. Refer to PS-11, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid piping at a point between vehicle and engine. Refer to PS-37, "
HYDRAU-
LIC LINE" .
5. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter
(A/T models). Refer to EM-27, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 4 1 3 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLA-
TION" .
6. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to MT-19, "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
7. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-46, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" (ABS) or BRC-116, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ESP/TCS/ABS).
8. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
9. Remove lower ends of left and right strut from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
Removal
1. Install engine slingers into front left of cylinder head and rear right of cylinder head.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER
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Removal and InstallationEBS00LRH
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-32, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove charge air cooler. Refer to EM-144, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove air duct. Refer to EM-142, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove air inlet pipe.
5. Remove engine undercover.
6. Remove radiator hose (upper and lower). Refer to CO-35, "
RADIATOR" .
7. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-37, "
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove radiator mounting bracket and radiator. Refer to CO-35, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove water inlet pipe. Refer to CO-45, "
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING" .
10. Remove catalyst. Refer to EM-149, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove exhaust manifold insulator.
1. EGR volume control valve 2. Gasket 3. EGR cooler
4. Air inlet pipe 5.Exhaust manifold and turbocharger
assembly6. Oil feed tube
7. Oil return hose 8. Washer 9. Eye-bolt
10. Turbocharger insulator 11. Exhaust manifold insulator 12. Air inlet pipe
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Sep-
arate suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to CO-32, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
3. Remove the following parts.

LH and RH engine undercover

LH and RH front wheels

Battery; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .

Drive belts; Refer to EM-141, "Removal and Installation" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-142, "Removal and Installation" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-17, "Removal and Installation" .

Radiator and cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-35, "Removal and Installation" and CO-37, "COOL-
ING FAN" .

Charge air cooler; Refer to EM-144, "CHARGE AIR COOLER" .
4. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
5. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine room LH
1. Disconnect fuel hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-146, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
2. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to EM-146,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside. Refer to MT-19, "
TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY" and CL-12, "OPERATING CYLINDER" .
4. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle. Refer to MT-16, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
Engine room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-35, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body with a rope to
avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
Vehicle underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove steering shaft from steering gear. Refer to PS-11, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine. Refer to PS-37,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from brake caliper. Refer to BRC-46, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" (ABS), BRC-116, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ESP/TCS/ABS).
6. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
7. Remove lower ends of LH and RH strut from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
8. Preparation for the separation work of transaxle as follows:
a. Remove crankshaft position sensor from transmission. Refer toEM-157, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
b. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan lower rear side. Refer to EM-157, "
OIL PAN AND OIL
STRAINER" .

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartEBS00KOD
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat and water con-
trol valve 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-
ate
Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant viscosity —
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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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-16, "
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
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COOLING FAN
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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-16, "
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
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-352, "
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERA-
TURE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-755, "DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE" (WITHOUT EURO-
OBD).
1. Fan motor (LH) 2. Fan motor (RH) 3. Fan shroud
4. Cooling fan (RH) 5. Cooling fan (LH)
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS

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