2011 INFINITI QX56 radiator

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RADIATOR
to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way. Note that the reser-
voir tank cap side is also under pressure.
1. Remove front under cover with power tool. Refer to EXT-25, "
Exploded View".
2. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when the engine is cold.
 Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4. Remove radiator hose (lower).
5. Remove fan shroud (lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
6. Move reservoir tank to the position without the hindrance for work.
7. Remove radiator core support cover. Refer to DLK-220, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove fan shroud (upper), refer to following.
a. Remove EVAP hose mounting bolts and move harness to aside.
b. Move air cleaner case to the position without the hindrance for work. Refer to EM-27, "
Exploded View".
NOTE:
The air cleaner case connector is not required to be disconnected.
9. Remove radiator grille. Refer to EXT-19, "
Exploded View".
10. Move condenser to the position without the hindranc e for work with the following procedures. Refer to HA-
38, "Exploded View".
 Remove mounting bolts and disconnect A/C piping from radiator.
 Remove air guide from radiator. Refer to EXT-12, "
Exploded View".
 Remove radiator mounting bolts.
11. Remove radiator hose (upper).
12. Remove radiator as per the following: CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage radiator core.
 Lift up and pull the radiator (1) forward, and then remove themounting rubber (lower) (3) from the radiator core support (2).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 Use genuine mounting bolts for th e cooling fan assembly and strictly observe the tightening torque.
(Breakage prevention for radiator)
NOTE:
 Insert the radiator hose (1) all the way to the st opper (2) or by 33 mm (1.30 in) (hose without a stopper).
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 For the orientation of the hose clamp pawl, refer to the figure.
*Refer to the illustrations for the specific position each hose clamp tab.
 The angle (b) created by the hose clamp pawl and the specified
line (A) must be within ±15 ° as shown in the figure.
 To install hose clamps (1), check that the dimension (A) from the end of the paint mark (2) on the radiator hose to the hose clamp is
within the reference value.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-8, "
Inspection".
 Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant.
Unit mm (in)
A. Radiator side B. Engine side
Radiator hose Hose end Paint mark Position of hose clamp*
Radiator hose (upper) Radiator side Upper A
Engine side Upper B
Radiator hose (lower) Radiator side Lower C
Engine side Left side D
E. View E f. 45 °
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Dimension “A” ( −1) – (+1) mm
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CO-16
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COOLING FAN
COOLING FAN
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front under cover with power tool. Refer to EXT-25, "Exploded View".
2. Remove fan shroud (lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
3. Move reservoir tank to the position without the hindrance for work, refer to following.
 Remove fixed bolts
 Remove reservoir tank hose clamp.
4. Remove radiator core support cover. Refer to DLK-220, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove fan shroud (upper), refer to following.  Remove EVAP hose.
 Remove fan shroud (upper) mounting bolts. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
 Move air cleaner to the position without the hindrance for work.
 Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove cooling fan.
7. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-20, "
Exploded View".
8. Disconnect fan coupling harness connector.
9. Remove fan coupling.
10. Remove bracket.
11. Remove cooling fan pulley.
12. Remove Idler pulley.
1. Fan bracket 2. Cooling fan pulley 3. Fan coupling
4. Bracket 5. Cooling fan
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols not described on the above.
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CO-18
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
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CAUTION:
 When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belts.
 Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
 After installing water pump, co nnect hose and clamp securely, then check for leakage using the radi-
ator cap tester (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service
tool).
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and cylinder block. Refer to CO-8, "Draining" and EM-
103, "Setting".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove front under cover with power tool. Refer to EXT-25, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove fan shroud (lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
4. Move reservoir tank to the position with out the hindrance for work. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove radiator core support cover. Refer to DLK-220, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove fan shroud (upper). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
7. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-20, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove cooling fan, fan coupling, cooling fan pulley and bracket. Refer to CO-16, "
Exploded View"
9. Remove radiator hose (upper). Refer to CO-13, "Exploded View".
10. Remove water pump pulley.
1. Water pump pulley 2. Water pump 3. Gasket
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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11. Remove water pump. Refer to
CO-18, "Exploded View".
 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.
 Never disassemble water pump.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water pump body and vane (A).
 Check there is no slack in vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
 If anything is found, replace water pump.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
 Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-8, "
Inspection".
 Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant.
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CO-20
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WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-25, "Exploded View".
1. Water inlet 2. Clamp 3. Water suction hose
4. Water suction pipe 5. Hose connector 6. Clamp
7. Water hose 8. Gasket 9. Water pipe
10. Heater pipe 11. O-ring 12. Water connector
13. Pakkin 14. O-ring 15. Thermostat housing
16. Clamp 17. Water hose 18. Pakkin
19. Clamp 20. Water hose 21. Thermostat
22. Water hose 23. Pakkin 24. Clamp
A. To electric throttle control actuator B. To o il cooler C. To electric throttle control actuator
D. To radiator E. To reservoir tank F. To radiator
G To heater H. To heater
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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2. Remove front under cover with power tool. Refer to
EXT-25, "Exploded View".
3. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and cylinder block. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining" and EM-
103, "Setting".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4. Disconnect radiator hose (upper and lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-30, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove fuel feed tube. Refer to EM-43, "
Exploded View".
7. Remove water hose, water connector, heater pipes and heater hoses.
8. Remove thermostat housing.
9. Remove water inlet and thermostat.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill engine coolant over en gine room. Use rag to absorb engine coolant.
Thermostat
 Install thermostat with the whole circumference of each flange part
(A) fit securely inside rubber ring (1).
 Install thermostat with jiggle valve (A) facing upwards. The position deviation may be within the range of 20 degrees (b).
Water Connector and Heater Pipe
 First apply a neutral detergent to O-rings, then quickly in sert the insertion parts of the water connector and
heater pipe into the installation holes.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 Check that valve in thermostat is co mpletely closing at normal temperature.
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CO-22
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WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY
 Place a thread (A) so that it is caught in the valve of the thermostat.Immerse fully in a container filled with water. Heat while stirring.
 The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the
valve opens and falls from the thread.
 After checking the maximum valve lift, lower the water temperature and check the valve closing temperature.
 If the malfunctioning condition, when valve seating at ordinary room temperature, or measured values are out of the standard,
replace thermostat.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
 Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-8, "
Inspection".
 Start and warm up the engine. Visually chec k that there is no leakage of engine coolant.
Thermostat (Standard) : Refer to
CO-23, "
Thermostat".
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