2014 NISSAN TEANA maintenance

MA-24
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE)
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install the radiator drain plug. If the cooling system was drained completely, install the reservoir tank and
the cylinder block drain plugs.
• The radiator must be complete ly empty of coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance
Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copp er sealing washers.
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 recommended coolant or equivalent.
Refer to MA-11, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubri-
cants".
CAUTION:
Do not use any cooling system additives such as radiator
sealer. Additives may clog th e cooling system and cause
damage to the engine, transm ission and/or cooling system.
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. Radiator drain plug : Refer to
CO-16, "Exploded View"
Cylinder block front drain plug (LH) (A) (ex-
cept Canada) : 62.0 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
Cylinder block water drain plug (B) : 6.0 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 53 in-lb)
Cylinder block rear drain plug (C) : 78.0 N·m (8.0 kg-m, 58 ft-lb)
Cylinder block RH banjo bolt (D) (oil cooler) : 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank) : Refer to
CO-53, "Capacity"
.
Compressed air
supply pressure : 549 - 824 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm
2,
80 - 119 psi)
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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 specified 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 br ing the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
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.
13. Install the engine under cover. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Fill the radiator from the filler neck above the r adiator upper hose and reservoir tank with clean water and
reinstall radiator filler cap.
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
4. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
5. Drain the water from the system. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.
FUEL LINES
FUEL LINES : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464557
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loos e connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
AIR CLEANER FILTER
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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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE)
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
It is not necessary to remove the front air duct to replace the air cleaner filter.
NOTE:
Replace the air cleaner filter per the periodic maintenance schedule or as necessary. Refer to MA-7, "FOR
USA AND CANADA : Introduction of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Unhook air cleaner case side clips and lift air cleaner case (upper).
2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464559
OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
1. Air duct hose and resonator assembly 2. Duct sub-cover 3. Front air duct
4. Air cleaner case (lower) 5. Grommets 6. Air cleaner case mounting bracket
7. Bracket 8. Air cleaner filter 9. Air cleaner case (upper)
10. Mass air flow sensor A. To electric throttle control actuator B. Air cleaner case side clips
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• Before starting the engine, check the oil level. If the engine is
already started, stop it and a llow 10 minutes before checking.
• Check that the oil level is within the range as indicated on the oil
level gauge.
• If it is out of range, add oil as necessary.
ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000009464560
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cau se skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin
contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, w ash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
1. Position the vehicle so it is level on the hoist.
2. Warm up the engine and check for oil leaks from the engine.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1) and oil filler cap.
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Install the oil pan drain plug (1) with a new washer and refill the engine with new engine oil.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to clean the oil pan drain plug and install with a new washer.
• The refill capacity depends on the oil temper ature and drain time. Use these specifications for
reference only. Always use the dipstick to determin e when the proper amount of oil is in the
engine.
7. Warm up the engine and check around the oil pan drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks.
8. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the engine oil level using the oil level gauge. CAUTION:
Do not overfill the en gine with engine oil.
OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464561
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-26, "Changing Engine Oil".
2. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
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: Front
Oil specification
and viscosity : Refer to
MA-11, "FOR USA AND
CANADA : Fluids and Lubri-
cants".
Oil pan drain plug : 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)JPBIA1676ZZ
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE)
3. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.WARNING:
• Be careful not to get burned, the engine and engine oil
may be hot.
CAUTION:
• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil
leakage or spillage.
• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and
the vehicle.
• The oil filter has a built in pressure relief valve. Use a Gen-
uine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter.
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation sur- face, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification below.
4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to LU-26, "Changing Engine Oil"
.
5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.
6. Install the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
SPARK PLUG
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
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Oil filter : 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
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SPARK PLUG : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464562
REMOVAL
1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to
EM-162, "Removal and Installation LH" (LH side) and EM-162,
"Removal and Installation RH" (RH side).
2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plugs. Replace as necessary.
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover (RH)
4. Rocker cover (LH)
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE)
• If plug is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.
• Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between change intervals. If the gap is out of s pecification, replace the spark plug.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
EVAP VAPOR LINES
EVAP VAPOR LINES : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464563
1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.
2. Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc. Cleaner air pressure : less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm
2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time : less than 20 seconds
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Standard type* DENSO
FXE22HR11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER :
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464564
REMOVAL
1. Disengage the filter cover tab (1) to remove the filter cover.
CAUTION:
Use care when lifting up on th e tab to avoid damaging it.
2. Remove the in-cabin microfilter from the blower unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• When installing, handle the filt er with extreme care to avoid deforming or damaging the filter.
• If the filter is deformed/damage d when removing, replace it with a new one. A deformed or damaged
filter may affect the dust collecting performance.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM : Chec king Exhaust SystemINFOID:0000000009464565
Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting components for
incorrect attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, or deterioration.
CVT FLUID
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