2008 INFINITI QX56 engine

ENGINE COOLANTCO-13
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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 befor e installing the vented reservoir cap.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
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. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.
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RADIATORCO-15
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
RADIATOR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001538861
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-24, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
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. Flaps
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
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RADIATORCO-17
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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-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant and A/T fluid.
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CO-18
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ENGINE COOLING FAN
ENGINE COOLING FAN
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)INFOID:0000000001538862
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-25, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the lower radiator shroud. Refer to CO-15, "
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. Refer to CO-18, "
Removal and Installation
(Crankshaft Driven Type)".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Cooling fan 2. Fan coupling3. Fan bracket
4. Cooling fan pulley A. Front mark ⇐Engine front
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ENGINE COOLING FANCO-19
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• Check for leaks of the engine coolant. Refer to
CO-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there are no leaks of the engine coolant.
Removal and Installati on (Motor Driven Type)INFOID:0000000001538863
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front bumper. Refer to EXT-13, "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-36, "
Description".
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CO-20
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001538864
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-11,
"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-25, "
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 signi ficant 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 assembly, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After installation bleed the air from the cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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1. Gasket2. Water pump3. Water pump pulley
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WATER PUMPCO-21
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• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to
CO-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up engine. Visually c heck for leaks of the engine coolant.
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CO-22
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THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001538865
REMOVAL
Removal of Thermostat
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the engine room cover using power tools.
4. Disconnect the water suction hose from the water inlet.
5. Remove the water inlet and thermostat.
Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and Heater Pipe
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-26, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the thermostat housing, water outlet and heater pipe.
Removal of Water Cut Valve
1. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
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1. Heater pipe2. Gasket 3. Water outlet
4. Gasket 5. O-ring 6. O-ring
7. Thermostat housing 8. Rubber ring 9. Thermostat
10. Water inlet 11. Water suction hose 12. Water suction pipe
13. Gasket 14. Heater pipe
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