radiator cap INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Owner's Manual

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CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE
PREPARATION .............
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PREPARATION .............................................. .....3
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......3
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ........................... .....4
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ......4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................6
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ......6
Schedule 1 ................................................................6
Schedule 2 ................................................................8
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS ................................................................
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Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ....10
Engine Oil Recommendation ..................................10
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ..........................11
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ...................................12
DRIVE BELTS ....................................................... ....12
DRIVE BELTS : Exploded View ..............................12
DRIVE BELTS : Checking .......................................12
DRIVE BELTS : Tension Adjustment .....................12
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ....12
ENGINE COOLANT : Inspection .............................12
ENGINE COOLANT : Draining ................................13
ENGINE COOLANT : Refilling ................................13
ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing ...............................15
RESERVOIR TANK CAP ..........................................15
RESERVOIR TANK CAP : Inspection ................. ....15
RADIATOR ............................................................ ....16
RADIATOR : Inspection ..........................................16
FUEL LINES .......................................................... ....16
FUEL LINES : Inspection ........................................17
AIR CLEANER FILTER ......................................... ....17
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation
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ENGINE OIL ........................................................... ....17
ENGINE OIL : Draining ............................................17
ENGINE OIL : Refilling ............................................17
OIL FILTER ............................................................ ....18
OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation ...................18
SPARK PLUG ........................................................ ....18
SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation ...............19
SPARK PLUG : Inspection ......................................19
EVAP VAPOR LINES ............................................ ....20
EVAP VAPOR LINES : Inspection ...........................20
CHASSIS MAINTENANCE ...............................21
EXHAUST SYSTEM . ..................................................21
EXHAUST SYSTEM : Inspec tion ............................21
A/T FLUID .............................................................. ....21
A/T FLUID : Inspection ............................................21
TRANSFER FLUID ................................................ ....21
TRANSFER FLUID : Inspection ..............................21
TRANSFER FLUID : Draining .................................21
TRANSFER FLUID : Refilling ..................................22
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT: 2F P15 ................. ....22
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT: 2F P15 : Inspec-
tion ...........................................................................
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT: 2F P26 .................... ....23
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT: 2F P26 : Inspection ....23
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT: 2S1410 ................... ....23
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT: 2S1410 : Inspection ....23
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R180A ........ ....24
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL: R180A : In-
spection ...................................................................
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 Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the “MIN”
to “MAX” when the engine is cool.
 Adjust the engine coolant level if necessary. WARNING:
Never remove reservoir tank cap when engine is hot.
LEAKAGE
 To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with theradiator cap tester and radiator cap tester adapter (commercial
service tool) (A).
WARNING:
Never remove radiator cap and reservoir tank cap when
engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from water inlet.
CAUTION:
Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator dam-
age.
NOTE:
In a case that engine coolant decreas es, fill radiator with engine coolant.
 If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE COOLANT : DrainingINFOID:0000000006394845
WARNING:
 Never remove radiator cap and reservoir tank cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur
from high-pressure engine co olant escaping from radiator.
 Wrap a thick cloth around the caps. Slowly turn them a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure.
Carefully remove the caps by turning it all the way.
1. Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap and reservoir tank cap.
When draining all of engine cool ant in the system, open water drai n plug on cylinder block. Refer
to EM-103, "
Setting".
2. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
3. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-15, "
ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing".
ENGINE COOLANT : RefillingINFOID:0000000006394846
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
A: MAX
B: MIN
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Testing pressure : Refer to CO-23, "Radiator".
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2 : Front under cover
: Vehicle front
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If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-107, "Disassem-
bly and Assembly".
2. Check that each hose clamp is firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug (1) on heater hose.
4. Fill radiator, and reservoir tank, to specified level. Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 3 (2-5/8 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.
 Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or
equivalent mixed with water (d istilled or demineralized).
Refer to MA-10, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
5. When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose, install air relief plug with clamp. Then refill
radiator with engine coolant.
6. Install radiator cap.
7. Install reservoir tank cap.
8. Warm up engine until opening thermostat less than 3,000 rpm.  Check 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 engine.
9. Stop the 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.
10. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant if necessary.
11. Repeat steps 6 through 10 two or more times with reservoir tank cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops. : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
2. Engine cover
: Vehicle front
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Engine coolant capacity : Refer to CO-23,
"PeriodicalMaintenanceS
pecification".
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Reservoir tank engine
coolant capacity :Refer to
CO-23,
"PeriodicalMaintenanceSp
ecification".
(At “MAX” level)
A : MAX
B: MIN
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12. Check cooling system for leakage with engine running.
13. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to
3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller se t at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.
 Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
14. Repeat step 13 three times.
15. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 4, and steps from 6 to 14 until engine
coolant level no longer drops.
ENGINE COOLANT : FlushingINFOID:0000000006394847
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug. CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-107, "
Disassem-
bly and Assembly".
2. Remove air relief plug (1) on heater hose.
3. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water until water spills from the air relief holes, then close air relief
plugs with clamp. Fill radiator and rese rvoir tank with water and reinstall caps.
4. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to MA-13, "
ENGINE COOLANT : Draining".
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
RESERVOIR TANK CAP
RESERVOIR TANK CAP : InspectionINFOID:0000000006394848
 Check valve seat of reservoir tank cap.
- Check if valve seat (A) is swollen to the extent that the edge of the metal plunger (B) cannot be seen when watching it vertically from
the top.
- Check if valve seat has no soil and damage. : 1.96 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
2. Engine cover
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 Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and check that it closecompletely when released.
- Check that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of reservoir
tank cap negative-pressure valve.
- Check that there are no unusualness in the opening and closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.
 Check reservoir tank cap relief pressure.
- When connecting reservoir tank cap to the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester adapter (com-
mercial service tool) (A), apply engine coolant to the cap seal sur-
face.
 Replace reservoir tank cap if there is an unusualness related to the above three.
CAUTION:
When installing reservoir tank cap, thoroughly wipe out the water inlet filler neck to remove any waxy
residue or foreign material.
RADIATOR
RADIATOR : InspectionINFOID:0000000006394849
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If nec essary, clean radiator as per the following:
 Be careful not to bend or damage radiator fins.
 When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as radiator cooling fan shroud. Then tape harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.  Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm
2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm
(11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core su rfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.
FUEL LINES
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Standard and limit : Refer to CO-23, "Radiator".
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