2008 NISSAN LATIO engine

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for ex-
tended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Power train system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
Installed front bumper fas-
cia cover
— Blocked radiator grille
Mud contamination or paper
clogging
Blocked radiator
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Blocked air flow Blocked condenser
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items

CO-8
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ENGINE COOLANT
ENGINE COOLANT
InspectionINFOID:0000000001702529
LEVEL CHECK
• Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the “MIN”
to “MAX” range when engine is cool.
• Adjust the engine coolant level as necessary.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system using Tool.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from
the radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
Changing Engine CoolantINFOID:0000000001702530
WARNING:
• To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.
• Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a
turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
• Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belt.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap.
• Front
When drain all of engine coolant in the system, open water
drain plug on cylinder block. Refer to EM-76
.
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
Refer to CO-11
.
3. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Follow the "FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" proce-
dure.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
SMA412B
Tool number : EG17650301 (J-33984-A)
Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
WBIA0568E
PBIC3799E

ENGINE COOLANT
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1. Install reservoir tank if removed. Refer to CO-11.
2. Install radiator drain plug.
•If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-76
.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-11, "
Component".
3. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
4. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-16
.
5. Disconnect heater hose (1) at position ( ) as shown.
• Front
• Reposition heater hose as high as possible.
6. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
•Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (2 1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute
to allow air in system to escape.
•Use NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant or equivalent mixed
with water (distilled or demineralized). Fill cooling system
to specification. Refer to MA-10
.
• When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose,
connect heater hose, and continue filling the engine coolant, if
heater hose is disconnected.
7. Install radiator cap.
8. Install air duct assembly. Refer to EM-16
.
9. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000
rpm.
• Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
10. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).
• Cool down using fan to reduce the time.
• If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
11. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
12. Repeat steps 6 through 11 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no
longer drops.
13. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
14. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.
• Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
15. Repeat step 14 three times.
16. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 6 through 11 until engine coolant level
no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed. Refer to CO-11.
2. Install radiator drain plug.
•If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-76
.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-11, "
Component".
PBIC3802E
SMA182B

CO-10
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ENGINE COOLANT
3. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the cooling system. Refer to CO-8, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

CO-12
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RADIATOR
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a
turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-16
.
3. Remove reservoir tank as follows:
a. Disconnect reservoir tank hose.
b. Release the tab (A) in the direction shown by the arrow ( ).
c. Lift up while removing the reservoir tank hose, and remove it.
4. Disconnect harness connector from fan motors, and move harness to aside.
5. Disconnect CVT or A/T fluid cooler hoses if equipped.
• Install plug to avoid leakage of CVT or A/T fluid if equipped.
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
7. Remove radiator core support cover. Refer toBL-19
.
8. Remove radiator core support (upper) bolts, bolts of stationary
part on the radiator core support side and clip. Lift radiator from
radiator (upper) mount part of radiator core support (upper) (2).
9. Move radiator assembly (1) to the rearward direction of vehicle,
and then lift it upward to remove.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser if equipped and
radiator core when removing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser if equipped and radiator core when removing.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant and CVT or A/T fluid if
equipped. Refer to CVT-13
or AT- 1 5.
PBIC3800E
PBIC3805E

COOLING FAN
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001702537
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-16, "
Component".
3. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-11, "
Component".
4. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) at radiator side. Refer to CO-11, "
Component".
5. Disconnect harness connectors from fan motor, and move harness to aside.
6. Remove cooling fan assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
• Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-412
.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYINFOID:0000000001702538
Disassembly
1. Remove cooling fan from fan motor.
2. Remove fan motor from fan shroud.
Inspection After Disassembly
Inspect cooling fan for crack or unusual bend.
• If anything is found, replace cooling fan.
Assembly
Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
ComponentINFOID:0000000001702539
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001702540
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
2. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner. Refer to EM-37
.
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

THERMOSTAT
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THERMOSTAT
ComponentINFOID:0000000001702541
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001702542
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Remove water inlet.
3. Remove thermostat.
4. Remove water pump. Refer to CO-16
.
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