2008 INFINITI FX35 radiator

RADIATORCO-43
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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 RadiatorINFOID:0000000001325874
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 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/cm
2, 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.
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CO-44
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RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325875
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001325876
PREPARATION
1. Attach spacer to tip of radiator plate pliers A (SST).
Spacer specification: 18 mm (0.71 in) wide × 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
long × 1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick.
2. Make sure that when radiator plate pliers A [SST: KV99103510 ( — )] are closed dimension H ′′ is
approx. 7.6 mm (0.299 in).
3. Adjust dimension H ′′ with spacer, if necessary.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove upper and lower tanks with radiator plate pliers B
(SST).
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble lower tank and A/T fluid cooler.
NOTE:
Regard lower tank and A/T fluid cooler as an assembly.
1. Upper tank 2. Sealing rubber 3. Core
4. Lower tank (with A/T fluid cooler)
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SLC655CB
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RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)CO-45
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 Grip the crimped edge and bend it upwards so that radiator
plate pliers B [SST: KV99103520 ( — )] slips off.
CAUTION:
Do not bend excessively.
 In areas where radiator plate pliers B [SST: KV99103520 ( — )] cannot be used, use flat-blade screwdriver to bend the
edge up.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage tank.
2. Remove sealing rubber.
3. Make sure the edge stands straight up.
ASSEMBLY
1. Clean contact portion of tank.
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CO-46
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RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
2. Install new sealing rubber while pushing it with fingers.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to twist sealing rubber.
3. Caulk tank in numerical order as shown in the figure with radia- tor plate pliers A (SST).
 Use pliers in the locations where radiator plate pliers A [SST:
KV99103510 ( — )] cannot be used.
4. Make sure that the rim is completely crimped down.
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SLC904-A
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SLC897
Standard height “H” : 8.0 - 8.4 mm (0.315 - 0.331 in)
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RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)CO-47
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5. Make sure that there is no leakage. Refer to "INSPECTION".
INSPECTION
1. Apply pressure with radiator cap tester adapter (commercial ser-
vice tool) and radiator cap tester (commercial service tool).
 provide used radiator and connect it to tested radiator usingradiator hoses as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
The used radiator should be tested beforehand to confirm it
has no leakage. If used one is not available, it is possible to
use new service part as a radiator testing tool.
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of hose coming undone whil e under pressure, securely fasten it down with
hose clamp.
CAUTION:
Attach hose to A/T fluid cooler to seal its inlet and outlet.
2. Check for leakage by soaking radiator in water container with the testing pressure applied.Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
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CO-48
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COOLING FAN
COOLING FAN
Component (Crankshaft Driven type)INFOID:0000000001325877
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325878
REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to
EM-173, "Component".
2. Remove engine front undercover with power tool.
3. Remove radiator shroud (lower). Refer to CO-40, "
Component".
4. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-170, "
Component".
5. Remove fan coupling and cooling fan assembly. CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch ra diator 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 fr ont of vehicle. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
1. Cooling fan 2. Fan coupling 3. Fan and water pump pulley
4. Water pump
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CO-50
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325882
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325883
CAUTION:
 When removing water pump, be careful no
t 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 (commercial service tool).
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to CO-37, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" and EM-242, "Disassembly and Assembly".
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-173, "
Component".
 Alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt: Refer to EM-170, "
Component".
3. Remove fan coupling with cooling fan, and then fan and 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.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
1. Fan and water pump pulley 2. Water pump 3. Gasket
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WATER PUMPCO-51
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 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 (commercial service tool) and radiator
cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-37, "
Inspection".
 Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
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