CO-1
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 2
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 2
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 2
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 2
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 5
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 5
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 7
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 7
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................... 8
Inspection ................................................................. 8
LEVEL CHECK ..................................................... 8
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ..... 8
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................ 8
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ........................... 8
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 8
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ........................... 9
RADIATOR .................................................................11
Components ............................................................11
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 12
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 13
Checking Radiator .................................................. 13
COOLING FAN ......................................................... 15
Components (Models With A/C) ............................. 15Components (Models Without A/C) ........................ 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .......................... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............... 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 17
Components ........................................................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 17
THERMOSTAT .......................................................... 18
Components ........................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 19
WATER OUTLET AND WATER CONTROL VALVE ... 20
Components ........................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 22
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 23
Standard and Limit .................................................. 23
CAPACITY ........................................................... 23
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 23
WATER CONTROL VALVE ................................. 23
RADIATOR .......................................................... 23
CO-4Revision: June 2006
PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEBS00U8D
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsEBS00T77
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
WS39930000
(—)
Tube pressurePressing the tube of liquid gasket
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester adapterAdapting 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)
KV10111100
(J-37228)
Seal cutterRemoving chain tensioner cover and water
pump cover
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(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometerChecking concentration of ethylene glycol in
engine coolant
S-NT052
S-NT564
NT046
W BIA0539E
Tool nameDescription
Radiator cap tester Checking radiator and radiator cap
PBIC1982E
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartEBS00T78
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat stuck closed Thermostat
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—
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Engine coolant viscosity—
Poor engine coolant quality — —
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
WATER PUMP
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WATER P UM PPFP:21020
ComponentsEBS00U84
Removal and InstallationEBS00U85
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
2. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner. Refer to EM-37, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
3. Remove water pump.
CAUTION:
Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water
pump body and vane (A).
Make sure that there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it
turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
Replace water pump, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "Inspection" .
Start and warm up the engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
1. Gasket 2. Water pump
PBIC3921E
PBIC3313J
CO-18Revision: June 2006
THERMOSTAT
2007 Versa
THERMOSTATPFP:21200
ComponentsEBS00U6H
Removal and InstallationEBS00U6I
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Remove water inlet.
3. Remove thermostat.
4. Remove water pump. Refer to CO-17, "
WAT ER PUM P" .
5. Remove thermostat housing.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Place a thread (A) so that it is caught in the valves of thermostat
(1). Immerse fully in a container (B) filled with water. Heat while
stirring.
The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the
valve opens and falls from the thread.
Continue heating. Check the full open valve lift amount.
After checking the maximum valve lift amount, lower the water
temperature and check the valve closing temperature.
1. Thermostat housing 2. Water hose (models with oil cooler) 3. Radiator hose (lower)
4. Water inlet 5. Thermostat 6. Rubber ring
7. Gasket A. To oil cooler B. To radiator
Engine front
PBIC4485E
PBIC3314J
EC-92Revision: June 2006
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
2007 Versa
Symptom Matrix ChartUBS00PKH
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 2EC-570
Fuel pressure regulator system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4EC-81
Fuel injector circuit 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 2EC-564
Evaporative emission system 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4EC-31
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem
334444444 41EC-44
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1EC-70
Electric throttle control actuator 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2EC-499,
EC-511
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjustment 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1EC-70
Ignition circuit 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2EC-576
Main power supply and ground circuit 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3EC-144
Mass air flow sensor circuit
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222 2EC-178,
EC-187
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333EC-200,
EC-212
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuitEC-220
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EC-227
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EC-233
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EC-239
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EC-540
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-206
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EC-302
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EC-460
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EC-462
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EC-526
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1EC-430
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EC-513
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EC-519
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EC-532
Knock sensor circuit 2 3EC-315
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-319
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-327
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-421
ECM 22333333333EC-427
EC-94Revision: June 2006
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Air Air duct
55555 5EM-16
Air cleanerEM-16
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-16
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-18
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-18
Cranking Battery
111111
11SC-4
Generator circuitSC-24
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-77
Park/neutral position (PNP)
switch4MT-11, AT-
97 or
CVT-78
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-62
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-77
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va lv e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-37
CamshaftEM-47
Intake valve timing controlEM-37
Intake valve
3EM-62
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
55555 55 5EM-21
, EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery
55555 55 5EM-24
, LU-
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Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLU-5
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
DTC P0181 FTT SENSOR
EC-295
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3. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Harness connectors E8, F8
Harness connectors M69, E7
Harness connectors B102, M13
Harness for open or short between ECM and “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
4. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check harness continuity between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump” terminal 5 and combination
meter terminal 24. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Harness connectors B102, M13
Harness for open or short between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump” and ground.
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
6. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to, EC-295, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”.
7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-143, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>>INSPECTION END
Component InspectionUBS00QGI
FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Check resistance between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”
terminal 4 and 5 by heating with hot water as shown in the fig-
ure.
2. If NG, replace “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”.Continuity should exist.
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 0.79 - 0.90
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