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If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
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REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir
tank and cylinder block drain plug, if removed for a total
system drain or for engine removal or repair.
• The radiator must be complete ly empty of coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder bl ock drain plugs. Use Genuine High Performance
Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
2. If disconnected, reattach the upper radiator hose at the engine side.
3. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heat er ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
4. Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto the radiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly
with the refill tube and the venturi assembly to the radiator cap
adapter.
5. Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed
position.
•Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze coolant or
equivalent, mixed with distil led water or demineralized
water.
Refer to MA-15, "
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio".
6. Install an air hose to the venturi assembly, the air pressure must be within specification.
CAUTION:
The compressed air supply must be equipped with an air dryer.
7. The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and there will be an audible hissing noise. During this process open the ball valve on the refill hose slightly. Coolant will be vi sible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is
full of coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the refill hose.
8. Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude
locations, use the vacuum specifications based on the altitude
above sea level.
9. When the vacuum gauge has reached the specifi ed amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds
to see if the system loses any vacuum. If the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the
system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
Radiator drain plug : Refer to
CO-16, "
Component".
Cylinder block drain plug : 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank) : Refer to
MA-14, "
Fluids
and Lubricants".
Compressed air
supply pressure : 549 - 824 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm
2,
80 - 119 psi)
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Altitude above sea level Vacuum gauge reading
0 - 100 m (328 ft) : 28 inches of vacuum
300 m (984 ft) : 27 inches of vacuum
500 m (1,641 ft) : 26 inches of vacuum
1,000 m (3,281 ft) : 24 - 25 inches of vacuum
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10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose inserted)
at the same level as the top of the radiator. Then
open the ball valve on the refill hose so the coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling system. The cooling
system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the coolant container to get too low when filling, to avoid air from being drawn into
the cooling system.
11. Remove the Tool from the radiator neck opening.
12. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specif ied level and install the radiator cap. Run the engine to
warm up the cooling system and top up the system as necessary.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed. Refer to CO-16, "Component".
2. Install radiator drain plug. •If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-90, "
Disassem-
bly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-16, "
Component".
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.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to
CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Partially remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-26, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Loosen mounting bolts of water pump pulley before loosening belt tension of drive belt.
4. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove water pump pulley.
6. Remove water pump. • Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown.
• Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a recep-tacle ready below.
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.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Water pump.
1. Gasket 2. Water pump3. Water pump pulley
PBIC3807E
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THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to
CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-16, "
Component".
4. Add paint mark, then disconnect radiator hose (lower) from water inlet. Refer to CO-16, "
Component".
5. Remove water inlet and thermostat. • Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Thermostat
• Install thermostat making sure rubber ring (1) groove fits securelyto thermostat flange (A).
1. Radiator hose (lower) 2. Water inlet3. Rubber ring
4. Thermostat
A. To radiator
PBIC3810E
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• Install thermostat (2) into the cylinder block (1) with jiggle valve (A)
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• Install thermostat (2) into the cylinder block (1) with jiggle valve (A)
facing upwards.
Water Inlet.
After installation, fix water inlet clip (A) on the oil level gauge guide
(1) positioned (B) as shown.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
WARNING:
Use a protector to prevent a burn during the work.
Thermostat
• 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 full-open valve lift amount, lower the water tem- perature and check the valve closing temperature.
• If out of the standard, replace thermostat.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
• Check for leaks of engine coolant using suitable tools. Refer to CO-11, "
Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there is no leaks of engine coolant.
PBIC3812E
PBIC3755E
Standard : Refer to CO-26, "Thermostat".
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1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to
CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct and air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove battery and battery tray. Refer to SC-7, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-16, "
Component".
5. Disconnect radiator hose (upper). Refer to CO-16, "
Component".
6. Disconnect harness connector from engine coolant temperature sensor and block heater, if equipped.
7. Remove electric throttle control actuator water hoses.
8. Remove heater hoses.
9. Remove water outlet.
1. Engine coolant temperature sensor 2. Washer 3. Gasket
4. Radiator hose (upper) 5. Water outlet 6. Heater hose
7. Heater hose 8. Water hose 9. Water hose
10. Block heater (Canada only)
A. To electric throttle control actuator B. To heater core C. To radiator
: Engine front
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10. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor from water outlet, if necessary.
CAUTION:
• Handle carefully to avoid any shock to engine coolant temperature sensor.
• Replace the gasket with a new one.
11. Remove block heater from water outlet, if necessary (Canada only).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Insert the block heater into the water outlet until the clip is fully locked (Canada only).
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
• Check for leaks of engine coolant using suitable tool. Refer to CO-11, "
Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there is no leaks of engine coolant.
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function —
Overload on engine Abusive driving
High 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
flow Blocked bumper
Installed front bumper fas-
cia cover
—
Blocked radiator grille Mud contamination or paper
clogging
Blocked radiator Blocked air flow
Blocked condenser
Installed large fog lamp
Symptom
Check items
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