2006 INFINITI FX35 removal

RADIATOR CO-41
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RADIATORPFP:21400
ComponentsNBS005RW
Removal and InstallationNBS003KK
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine
coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a
turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-173, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove engine front undercover with power tool.
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-38, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
4. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly. Refer to EM-177, "
AIR
CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower). CAUTION:
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
1. Radiator 2. Upper mount bracket 3. Mounting rubber
4. Radiator hose (lower) 5. Radiator drain plug 6. O-ring
7. A/T fluid cooler hose 8. Radiator hose (upper) 9. Reservoir tank hose
10. Reservoir tank cap 11. Reservoir tank 12. Radiator shroud (lower)
13. Radiator shroud
PBIC1531E

RADIATOR CO-43
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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-38, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up engine. Visually Check if there is no leaks of engine coolant and A/T fluid.
Checking Radiator CapNBS003KL

Check valve seat of radiator cap.
–Check if valve seat is swollen to the extent that the edge of the
plunger cannot be seen when watching it vertically from the top.
–Check if valve seat has no soil and damage.

Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and make sure that it
close 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.

Check radiator cap relief pressure.
–When connecting radiator cap to the radiator cap tester adapter
(SST) and the radiator cap tester (Commercial service tool),
apply engine coolant to the cap seal surface.

Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness.
PBIC1536E
PBIC2816E
SMA967B
Standard : 78 - 98 kPa (0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 11 - 14 psi)
Limit : 59 kPa (0.6 kg/cm
2 , 9 psi)
SLC755A

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RADIATOR
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CAUTION:
When installing a radiator cap, thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy residue
or foreign material.
Checking RadiatorNBS003KM
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.

Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (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.

COOLING FAN CO-49
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
COOLING FANPFP:21140
Components (Crankshaft Driven type)NBS005RY
Removal and InstallationNBS003KO
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove engine front undercover with power tool.
3. Remove radiator shroud (lower). Refer to CO-41, "
RADIATOR" .
4. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-174, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
5. Remove fan coupling and cooling fan assembly. CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch radiator core when removing.
6. Remove cooling fan from fan coupling.
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 the following, install in the reverse order of removal.

Install cooling fan with its front mark “F” facing front of vehicle. Refer to CO-49, "Removal and Installation"
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1. Cooling fan 2. Fan coupling 3. Fan pulley
4. Water pump
PBIC1537E
SLC072

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COOLING FAN
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Components (Motor Driven Type)NBS005RZ
Removal and InstallationNBS003KP
REMOVAL
1. Remove front grille. Refer to EI-22, "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-1171, "DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPER-
ATURE" .
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type)NBS003KQ
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

WATER PUMP CO-51
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ComponentsNBS005S0
Removal and InstallationNBS003KR
CAUTION:

When removing water pump, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belts.

Water pump can not be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.

After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator
cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J33984-
A)].
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to CO-38, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" and EM-249, "DISASSEMBLY" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove following parts:

Engine front undercover

Air duct (inlet); Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt; Refer to EM-174, "DRIVE BELTS" .
3. Remove fan coupling with cooling fan, and then water pump pulley.
4. Remove water pump.

Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready under vehicle.
CAUTION:

Handle the water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.

Do not disassemble water pump.
1. Water pump pulley 2. Water pump 3. Gasket
PBIC1538E

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WATER PUMP
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water
pump body and vane.

Make sure there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it turns
smoothly when rotated by hand.

If anything is found, replace water pump.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J–33984-A)] and
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-38, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
PBIC1539E

CO-54
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THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS003KS
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to CO-38, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" and EM-249, "DISASSEMBLY" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-173, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
3. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-177, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Disconnect water suction hose from water inlet.
5. Remove water inlet and thermostat. CAUTION:
Do not disassemble thermostat.
6. Remove intake manifolds (upper and lower). Refer to EM-179, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
7. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) and water hoses from thermostat housing.
8. Disconnect heater hoses from water outlet and heater pipe.
9. Remove thermostat housing, water outlet pipe, water connector, water control valve, water outlet and heater pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble water control valve.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Make sure that valves both in thermostat and water control valve are completely closing at normal temper-
ature.

Place a thread so that it is caught in the valves of the thermostat
and water control valve. Immerse fully in a container filled with
water. Heat while stirring. (The example in the figure shows ther-
mostat.)

The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the
valve opens and falls from the thread.

Continue heating. Check the maximum valve lift.
NOTE:
The maximum valve lift standard temperature for water control
valve is the reference value.

After checking the maximum valve lift, lower the water tempera-
ture and check the valve closing temperature.
Standard values:

If the malfunctioning condition, when closing valve at normal temperature, or measured values are out of
the standard, replace thermostat and/or water control valve.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill engine coolant over engine room. Use rag to absorb engine coolant.
D. To heater core E. To cylinder head (left bank) F. To cylinder head (right bank)
G. To intake manifold adapter
SLC252B
Thermostat Water control valve
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84 °C (176 - 183 °F) 93.5 - 96.5 °C (200 - 206 °F)
Maximum valve lift More than 10 mm/ 95
°C
(0.39 in/ 203 °F) More than 8 mm/ 108
°C
(0.315 in/ 226 °F)
Valve closing temperature 77 °C (171 °F) 90 °C (194 °F)