radiator INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Owner's Manual

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6. Remove the lower radiator shroud.

Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearwards and
down to remove.
7. Remove the radiator shroud upper bolts and remove the radiator shroud upper A.
8. Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets. NOTE:
Lift A/C condenser up and forward to remove from radiator.
9. Remove A/T oil cooler bolts and oil cooler from radiator and position aside.
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RADIATOR
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10. Lift up and remove the radiator.CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and
radiator core when removing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS" .

Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant and A/T fluid.
Checking RadiatorEBS00REC
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.

When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radi-
ator shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and electrical 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.
3. Stop washing when dirt and debris no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.

Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (5 kg/cm2 , 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.8
in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces until no water sprays out.
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ENGINE COOLING FANCO-17
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ENGINE COOLING FANPFP:21140
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)EBS00RED
REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-15, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the lower radiator shroud. Refer to CO-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the cooling fan.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Fan Coupling
Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage and bimetal conditions.
Fan Bracket

Visually check that there is no significant looseness in the fan
bracket shaft, and that it turns smoothly by hand.

If there are any unusual concerns, replace the cooling fan pulley.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Install cooling fan with its front mark “F” facing front of engine. Refer to CO-17, "Removal and Installation
(Crankshaft Driven Type)" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of the engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS" .
1. Cooling fan2. Fan coupling3. Fan bracket
4. Cooling fan pulley
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THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPINGCO-21
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Removal and InstallationEBS00REG
REMOVAL
Removal of Thermostat
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove the engine room cover using power tool.
4. Disconnect the water suction hose from the water inlet.
5. Remove the water inlet and thermostat.
Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and Heater Pipe
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the thermostat housing, water outlet and heater pipe.
Removal of Water Cut Valve
1. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-11, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
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1. Heater pipe2. Gasket 3. Water outlet
4. Gasket 5.O-ring 6.O-ring
7. Thermostat housing 8. Rubber ring 9. Thermostat
10. Water inlet 11. Water suction hose 12. Water suction pipe
13. Gasket 14. Heater pipe

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)CO-23
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitEBS00REH
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US gal, Imp gal)
THERMOSTAT
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
Engine coolant capacity with reservoir tank ("MAX" level)14.4 (3 3/4, 3 1/8)
Valve opening temperature80 - 84°C (176 - 183 °F)
Maximum valve lift More than 10 mm/95°C (0.39 in/203°F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171°F) or higher
Reservoir cap relief pressure Standard 95 - 125 (0.97- 1.28, 14 - 18)
Leakage test pressure 137 (1.4, 20)

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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsUBS00KZ4
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester
adapter Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap and ra-
diator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
KV10117100
(J-36471-A)
Heated oxygen sensor
wrench Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sensors
with 22 mm (0.87 in) hexagon nut
KV10114400
(J-38365)
Heated oxygen sensor
wrench Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sensors
a: 22 mm (0.87 in)
(J-44626)
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sen-
sor wrench Loosening or tightening air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
(J-44321)
Fuel pressure gauge
kit Checking fuel pressure
(J-44321-6)
Fuel pressure adapter Connecting fuel pressure gauge to quick connec-
tor type fuel lines.
(J-45488)
Quick connector re-
lease Remove fuel tube quick connectors in engine
room.
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S-NT379
S-NT636
LEM054
LEC642
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISEC-95
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-21
,
EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 5EM-24
,
LU-
13 , LU-10 ,
LU-11
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-7
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-14
Thermostat
5CO-21
Water pump CO-19
Water galleryCO-8
Cooling fan5CO-17
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolant 5
CO-10
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11
BL-137
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

DTC P0125 ECT SENSOREC-207
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3. CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERATION
When the engine is cold [lower than 70 °C (158 °F)] condition, grasp lower radiator hose and confirm the engine
coolant does not flow.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace thermostat. Refer to CO-21, "
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING" .
4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-144, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
Refer to EC-194, "
Wiring Diagram" .
>> INSPECTION END
Component InspectionUBS00H22
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor
terminals 1 and 2 as shown in the figure.

2. If NG, replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
Removal and InstallationUBS00H23
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to CO-21, "THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING" .
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Engine coolant temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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On Board Diagnosis LogicUBS00H8V
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to MA-13, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "Changing Engine Oil" .
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-12, "
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE
RATIO" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckUBS00H8W
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap and/or reservoir tank cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator and/or reservoir tank.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator. Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-478,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-478,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217 Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).

Engine coolant was not added to the system
using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)

Cooling fan

IPDM E/R (Cooling fan relay)

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Reservoir tank

Reservoir tank cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-481,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-475
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4. Perform “COOLING FAN ” in “ACTIVE TEST ” mode with CON-
SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-478, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-478,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-478,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connec- tor.
4. Connect 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
5. Start engine and make sure that cooling fan operates. CAUTION:
Be careful not to overheat engine.
6. If NG, go to EC-478, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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