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AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-LINECLClutch System
TMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Positioner
KBODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair Manual
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROLCCSCruise Control System
DASDriver Assistance System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Fluids and Lubricants
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Description Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel QR25DE
68 18 gal
15 gal
VQ35DE
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter
change
QR25DE
4.6 4-7/8 qt
4 qt
VQ35DE 4.8 5-1/8 qt
4-1/4 qt
Without oil fil-
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4.3 4-1/2 qt
3-3/4 qt
VQ35DE 4.5 4-3/4 qt
4 qt
Dry engine
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4-3/4 qt
VQ35DE 5.3 5-5/8 qt
4-5/8 qt
Cooling system
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7.9 8-3/8 qt
7 qt
VQ35DE 9.2 9-3/4 qt
8-1/8 qt
CVT fluid RE0F10D
7.4 7-7/8 qt
6-1/2 qt
RE0F10E 8.2 8-5/8 qt
7-1/4 qt
Power steering fluid (E-PSF) 1.1 1-1/8 qt
1 qt
Brake fluid ———
Multi-purpose grease ———
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4-3/4 qt
4 qt
Air conditioner system refrigerant 0.525 ± 0.025 kg 1.158 ± 0.055 lb 1.158 ± 0.055 lb
Air conditioner system oil 150 m5.1 fl oz
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Refer to CHG-10, "System Description"
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VQ35DE
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
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1. Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminals. Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Bat-
tery)".
2. Partially drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
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3. Remove front wheel and tire assembly (RH). Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
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4. Remove fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
5. Remove cooling fan assembly and shroud. Refer to CO-42, "Removal and Installation"
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6. Release clip and reposition power steering tube.
7. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installation"
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8. Disconnect oil pressure switch.
9. Disconnect the harness connectors from the generator.
10. Remove the generator bracket.
11. Remove the generator bolts and nut using power tools.
12. Slide the generator out and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
AWBIA1097GB
1.-3. Tightening order 4. Generator 5. B terminal nut
6. Generator bracket Front
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTION ................ ...............................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
3
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .....................................3
PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................7
COOLING SYSTEM ....................................... .....7
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ......7
Schematic .................................................................8
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................9
Troubleshooting Chart ...............................................9
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .........................11
ENGINE COOLANT ....................................... ....11
System Inspection ............................................... ....11
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............16
RADIATOR ..................................................... ....16
Exploded View .................................................... ....16
Removal and Installation .........................................17
Inspection ............................................................ ....17
COOLING FAN ...................................................18
Exploded View .................................................... ....18
Removal and Installation .........................................18
WATER PUMP ............................................... ....20
Exploded View ..................................................... ....20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUS-
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Exploded View ..................................................... ....22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ..........24
Exploded View .........................................................24
Removal and Installation .........................................24
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .............................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
26
Capacity ............................................................... ....26
Thermostat ..............................................................26
Radiator ...................................................................26
VQ35DE
PRECAUTION ...... ........................................
27
PRECAUTIONS .................................................27
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
27
Precaution for Liquid Gasket ...................................27
PREPARATION ...........................................29
PREPARATION .................................................29
Special Service Tool ............................................ ....29
Commercial Service Tool ........................................29
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................31
COOLING SYSTEM ..........................................31
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ....31
Schematic ................................................................32
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ................33
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ...33
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..................... ...35
ENGINE COOLANT ........................................ ...35
System Inspection ............................................... ...35
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................36
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............40
RADIATOR ..................................................... ...40
Exploded View ..................................................... ...40
Removal and Installation ........................................41
Inspection ...............................................................41
COOLING FAN ..................................................42
Exploded View ..................................................... ...42
Removal and Installation ........................................42
WATER PUMP ...................................................44
Exploded View ..................................................... ...44
Removal and Installation .........................................44
THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUS-
ING .................................................................. ...
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Exploded View ..................................................... ...49
Removal and Installation .........................................49
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ....... ...51
Exploded View ..................................................... ...51
Removal and Installation .........................................51
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ...........................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ...
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Capacity ............................................................... ...53
Thermostat ..............................................................53
Radiator ..................................................................53
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Tool number
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Tool name Description
EG17650301
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Radiator cap tester adapter Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap
and radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutter Removing chain tensioner cover and water
pump cover
KV991J0070
(J-45695)
Coolant Refill Tool Refilling engine cooling system
—
(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometer Checking concentration of ethylene glycol in
engine coolant
S-NT564
NT046
LMA053
WBIA0539E
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1. Thermostat 2. Water outlet 3. Cylinder block (Thermostat housing)
4. Water inlet 5. Radiator 6. Water pump
7. Cylinder block 8. Cylinder head A. Open
B. Closed C. To electric throttle control actuator D. To oil cooler
E. To heater F. From heater G. From electric throttle control actuator
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4. Thermostat 5. Thermostat housing 6. Water pump
7. Cylinder head 8. Cylinder block 9. Water outlet
10. Heater 11. Oil cooler 12. Electric throttle control actuator
A. Open B. Closed
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