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REMOVAL
1. Remove spiral cable assembly. Refer to SRS-44, "SPIRAL CABLE" .
2. Remove steering angle sensor from spiral cable assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After work, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment
of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
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Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 7
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 7
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 9
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 9
System Chart ......................................................... 10
ENGINE COOLANT ...................................................11
Inspection ................................................................ 11
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 11
LEAK CHECK ...................................................... 11
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 11
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 11
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 12
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 13
RADIATOR ................................................................ 14
Components ........................................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 16
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 16
Checking Radiator .................................................. 16
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 18
Components ........................................................... 18
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 18
PREPARATION ................................................... 18
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 18
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 19
INSPECTION ...................................................... 21COOLING FAN .......................................................... 22
Components ........................................................... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 22
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 23
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 23
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 23
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 24
Components ........................................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 28
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY .... 29
Components ........................................................... 29
Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 30
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................... 31
Components ........................................................... 31
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
REMOVAL ........................................................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 32
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 32
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 33
Standard and Limit .................................................. 33
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 33
RADIATOR .......................................................... 33
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 33
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
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SIONER” ................................................................. 34
PREPARATION ......................................................... 35
Special Service Tools ............................................. 35
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 35
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 36
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 36
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................. 38
Cooling Circuit ........................................................ 38
System Chart .......................................................... 39
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 40
Inspection ............................................................... 40
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 40
LEAK CHECK ...................................................... 40
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 40
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 40
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 40
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 42
RADIATOR ................................................................ 43
Components ........................................................... 43
Removal and Installation ........................................ 43
REMOVAL ........................................................... 43
INSTALLATION .................................................... 44
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 45
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 45
Checking Radiator .................................................. 45
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................... 47
Components ........................................................... 47
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 47
PREPARATION ................................................... 47
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 47
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 48
INSPECTION ....................................................... 50COOLING FAN .......................................................... 51
Components ............................................................ 51
Removal and Installation ......................................... 51
REMOVAL ............................................................ 51
INSTALLATION .................................................... 51
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 51
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 52
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 52
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 52
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 52
WATER PUMP ........................................................... 53
Components ............................................................ 53
Removal and Installation ......................................... 53
REMOVAL ............................................................ 53
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 54
INSTALLATION .................................................... 54
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 54
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE ..... 55
Components ............................................................ 55
Removal and Installation ......................................... 55
REMOVAL ............................................................ 55
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 56
INSTALLATION .................................................... 56
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 57
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 58
Standard and Limit .................................................. 58
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 58
RADIATOR ........................................................... 58
THERMOSTAT ..................................................... 58
WATER CONTROL VALVE .................................. 58
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Liquid GasketNBS004QK
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating
surface using the seal cutter (SST) and remove old liquid gasket
sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
Tap the seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the
side as shown in the figure.
In areas where seal cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic ham-
mer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason tool such as a screwdriver
is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid
gasket application surface and the mating surface.
Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid
gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur-
face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
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3. Attach liquid gasket tube to the tube presser (commercial ser-
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Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
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RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
4. Apply liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with
the specified dimensions.
If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply liq-
uid gasket to the groove.
As for the bolt holes, normally apply liquid gasket inside the
holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the text of service manual.
Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
Do not retighten after mounting bolts and nuts the installation.
After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill
engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.
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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV99103510
(—)
Radiator plate pliers AInstalling radiator upper and lower tanks
KV99103520
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Radiator plate pliers BRemoving radiator upper and lower tanks
KV10111100
(J37228)
Seal cutterRemoving chain tensioner cover and water
pump cover
S-NT224
S-NT225
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Commercial Service ToolsNBS004QM
Tool nameDescription
Tube presserPressing the tube of liquid gasket
Power toolLoosening nuts and bolts
Radiator cap tester Checking radiator and radiator cap
Radiator cap tester adapter Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap
and radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
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Symptom Check items
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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-
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Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
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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-
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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