2007 INFINITI QX56 engine

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ENGINE COOLANT
• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap to carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn
to release any built-up pressure, then push down and turn the cap all the way to remove it.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature control lever all the way to HOT position or the highest tem-
perature position. Wait 10 seconds and turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and
remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required
when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).
CAUTION:
Do not to allow the coolant to contact the drive belts.
4. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine
removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.
Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug to drain the right bank
and the oil cooler hose to drain the left bank as shown.
5. Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Close the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank, cylinder block drain plug, and the oil cooler hose, if
removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair.
• The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread
Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
2. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
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Radiator drain plug : Refer to CO-13, "Removal and Installation".
RH cylinder block drain plug : Refer to EM-78
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ENGINE COOLANT
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3. Remove the vented reservoir cap and replace it with a non-vented reservoir cap before filling the cooling
system.
4. Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto the
radiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly
with the refill tube and the venturi assembly to the radiator cap
adapter.
5. Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is
placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed
position.
• Use recommended NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze coolant or
equivalent. Refer to MA-10, "
SAE Viscosity Number".
6. Install an air hose to the venturi assembly, the air pressure must
be within specification.
CAUTION:
The compressed air supply must be equipped with an air
dryer.
7. The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and there will be an audible hissing noise. During this process open
the ball valve on the refill hose slightly. Coolant will be visible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is
full of coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the refill hose.
8. Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches
of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude
locations, refer to the vacuum specifications based on the alti-
tude above sea level.
9. When the vacuum gauge has reached the specified amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds
to see if the system loses any vacuum. If the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the
system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose inserted) at the same level as the top of the radiator. Then
open the ball valve on the refill hose so the coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling system. The cooling
system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the coolant container to get too low when filling, to avoid air from being drawn into
the cooling system.
11. Remove the Tool from the radiator neck opening and install the radiator cap.
12. Remove the non-vented reservoir cap.
13. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specified level. Run the engine to warm up the cooling system
and top up the system as necessary before installing the vented reservoir cap.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)
Cooling system capacity
(with reservoir): Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids
and Lubricants".
Compressed air
supply pressure: 5.7 - 8.5 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm
2,
80 - 120 psi)
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Altitude above sea level Vacuum gauge reading
0 - 100 m (328 ft) : 28 inches of vacuum
300 m (984 ft) : 27 inches of vacuum
500 m (1,641 ft) : 26 inches of vacuum
1,000 m (3,281 ft) : 24 - 25 inches of vacuum
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ENGINE COOLANT
1. Drain the water from the engine cooling system.
2. Fill the radiator and the reservoir tank (to the “MAX” line), with water. Reinstall the radiator cap and leave
the vented reservoir cap off.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Press the engine accelerator two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain the water from the engine cooling system.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.

RADIATOR
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RADIATOR
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WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-12, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.
• Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
5. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses from radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not allow coolant to contact drive belts.
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1. Radiator 2. Bolt 3. Mounting rubber
4. A/T fluid cooler hose 5. Radiator hose (lower) 6. Air guides
7. Radiator shroud (upper) 8. Radiator shroud (lower) 9. Drain plug
10. Radiator hose (upper) 11. Reservoir tank hose 12. By-pass hose
13. Reservoir tank 14. Reservoir tank cap A. To radiator fill neck
B. To A/T cooler tube C. To water suction pipe D. To thermostat housing

RADIATOR
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10. Lift up and remove the radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and
radiator core when removing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-9, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant and A/T fluid.
Checking RadiatorINFOID:0000000003531572
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, radia-
tor shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and electrical connectors to prevent water from enter-
ing.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces.
3. Stop washing when dirt and debris no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
• Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (5 kg/cm
2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces until no water sprays out.
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ENGINE COOLING FAN
ENGINE COOLING FAN
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the lower radiator shroud. Refer to CO-13, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the cooling fan.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Fan Coupling
Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage and bimetal conditions.
Fan Bracket
• Visually check that there is no significant looseness in the fan
bracket shaft, and that it turns smoothly by hand.
• If there are any unusual concerns, replace the cooling fan pulley.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install cooling fan with its front mark “F” facing front of engine.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of the engine coolant. Refer to CO-9, "Inspection".
1. Cooling fan 2. Fan coupling 3. Fan bracket
4. Cooling fan pulley A. Front mark⇐Engine front
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ENGINE COOLING FAN
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• Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there are no leaks of the engine coolant.
Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type)INFOID:0000000003531574
REMOVAL
1. Remove front bumper. Refer to EI-12, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor.
3. Remove the bolt and remove the fan grille and motor assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-469
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
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CAUTION:
• When removing water pump, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belt.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant so that no engine coolant comes out from water pump fitting hole. Refer to CO-9,
"Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the water pump pulley.
6. Remove the water pump.
• Engine coolant will leak from the cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
CAUTION:
Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rust on the water
pump body and vane.
• Make sure there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it turns
smoothly when rotated by hand.
• Replace the water pump, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After installation bleed the air from the cooling system. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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1. Gasket 2. Water pump 3. Water pump pulley
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