radiator INFINITI FX35 2004 User Guide

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger room.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

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REMOVAL
1. Support the hood striker with a proper material to prevent it from
falling.
WARNING:
Body injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the
hood open when removing the hood stay.
2. Remove the hood stays from the stud balls on the body side.
3. Remove the hinge mounting nuts on the hood to remove the hood assembly.
CAUTION:
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock ControlAIS0051G
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front grill. Refer to EI-23, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the front fender protector (LH). Refer to EI-25, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Disconnect the hood lock cable from the hood lock, and clip it from the radiator core support upper and
hood ledge.
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1. Hood lock 2. Hood lock cable 3. Clip
4. Hood ledge upper front LH 5. Dash lower cross member reinforce LH
PIIA6017E

RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
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Removal and InstallationAIS004LL
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender protector. Refer to EI-25, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the front bumper. Refer to EI-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the ICC. Refer to ACS-67, "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" .
4. Remove the headlamp. Refer to LT- 3 6 , "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the washer tank. Refer to WW-33, "
Removal and Installation of Washer Tank" .
6. Remove the resonator.
7. Remove the power steering oil cooler. Refer to PS-41, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
8. Remove the ambient sensor. Refer to AT C - 11 7 , "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove the crash zone sensor. Refer to SRS-45, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove the horn connector, blower fan connector and harness clip.
11. Remove the hood lock and disconnect hood lock control cable. Refer to BL-16, "
Removal and Installation
of Hood Lock Control" .
12. Remove the reservoir tank.
13. Remove mounting blots and remove radiator core support. Remove mounting bolts with power tool.
14. After remove radiator core support, remove the horn, cooling fan.
1. Radiator core support assembly 2. Bolt 3. Bolt
4. Horn (High) 5. Air guide (RH) 6. Cooling fan
7. Air guide (LH) 8. Horn (Low)
PIIA6018E

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RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
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INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
B ENGINE
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 7
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 7
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 9
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 9
System Drawing ..................................................... 10
ENGINE COOLANT ...................................................11
Inspection ................................................................ 11
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 11
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .... 11
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 11
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 11
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 12
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 13
RADIATOR ................................................................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 15
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 15
Checking Radiator .................................................. 16
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 17
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 17
PREPARATION ................................................... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 17
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 18
INSPECTION ...................................................... 20
COOLING FAN ......................................................... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 21
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 21
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 21
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 25
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY .... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 27
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................... 28
Removal and Installation ........................................ 28
REMOVAL ........................................................... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 29
Standard and Limit .................................................. 29
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 29
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 29
RADIATOR .......................................................... 29
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PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 30
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ................................................................. 30
PREPARATION ......................................................... 31
Special Service Tools ............................................. 31
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 31
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 32
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 32

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Cooling Circuit ........................................................ 34
System Drawing ..................................................... 35
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 36
Inspection ............................................................... 36
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 36
LEAK CHECK ...................................................... 36
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 36
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 36
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 37
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 38
RADIATOR ................................................................ 39
Removal and Installation ........................................ 39
REMOVAL ........................................................... 39
INSTALLATION .................................................... 41
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 41
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 41
Checking Radiator .................................................. 41
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................... 43
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 43
PREPARATION ................................................... 43
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 43
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 44
INSPECTION ....................................................... 46
COOLING FAN .......................................................... 47
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type) ... 47
REMOVAL ........................................................... 47
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 47INSTALLATION .................................................... 47
Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type) ........ 48
REMOVAL ............................................................ 48
INSTALLATION .................................................... 48
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type) ... 48
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 48
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 48
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 48
WATER PUMP ........................................................... 49
Removal and Installation ......................................... 49
REMOVAL ............................................................ 49
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 49
INSTALLATION .................................................... 50
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 50
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE ..... 51
Removal and Installation ......................................... 51
REMOVAL ............................................................ 51
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 52
INSTALLATION .................................................... 52
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 53
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 54
Standard and Limit .................................................. 54
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 54
RADIATOR ........................................................... 54
THERMOSTAT ..................................................... 54
WATER CONTROL VALVE .................................. 54

PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsABS004T4
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
WS39930000
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Tube presserPressing tube of liquid gasket
KV10111100
(J-37228)
Seal cutterRemoving chain tensioner cover and water
pump cover
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester adapterAdapting 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)
KV99103510
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Radiator plate pliers AInstalling radiator upper and lower tanks
KV99103520
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Radiator plate pliers BRemoving radiator upper and lower tanks
S-NT052
NT046
S-NT564
S-NT224
S-NT225

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PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsABS004T5
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
Radiator cap tester Checking radiator and radiator cap
PBIC0190E
PBIC1982E

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Troubleshooting ChartABS004UZ
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items