radiator NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Workshop Manual

PRELIMINARY CHECK4
Insufficient heating TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
Preliminary Check(Cont'd)

DOES AIRFLOW FROM FOOTAREA?
Condition:
• Vehicle atoperating temperature .
• Ignition switchandfancontrol knobareON.
• Mode control knobisin FOOT modeandtem-
perature controlknobisinfull hotposition.
Check thefollowing:
• Engine coolant level(Refer toMA section)
• Hoses forleaks orkinks
• Radiator cap(Refer toLC section)
• Air incooling system.
CHECK WATER COCKOPERATION.
Warm upengine before
checking.

Refer toHA-64.

OK

CHECK TEMPERATURE CONTROLCABLE.
Refer toControl Linkage Adjustment. (HA-64)
VISUALLY INSPECTAIRMIX DOOR.
Access byremoving instrument panel.

OK

Check byfeel theheater inletandoutlet hoses.
No
NG
NG
NG
NG
CHECK
BLOWER MOTOR
OPERATION.
Perform
Diagnostic Proce-
dure 1.
(Refer toHA-50.)
Repair/replace asneces-
sary .
Adjust orreplace water
cock.
Adjust temperature control
cable.
Replace airmix door.
Hot inlet
Warm outlet
Check thermostat installa-
tion.

OK
Both
hoses
warm
Check heater hosesforproper
installation.

OK

•

Back
flush heater core,drain andrefill cool-
ant. Retest.
Replace
thermostat. Refer
to LC section
("Thermostat", "ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM"). Hot
inlet
Warm outlet
System OK

HA-23
Both
hoses
warm
Replace heater
core.

PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Special Service Tools

The actual shapes ofKent-Moore toolsmaydiffer fromthose ofspecial service toolsillustrated here.
Tool number Engine
application
Tool name Description
GASRCD
KV10115801 Removingoil
filter
KV10115800
(Kent-Moore Europe

~14"'"
-

X

-

make)
Oil filter wrench Inner
span:
64.3
mm
(2.531
in)
(Face toopposite face)

NT362

KV10105900
Oil filter capwrench

~
X

-

X

15
faces,
Inner span: 80mm
(3.15
in)
(Face toopposite corner)

NT555

KV11102600
Lifter platereplacer

1
-
-
X

NT556

EG17650301 Radiator captester

~
ct~4b
adapter

~
"
a:

28
(1.10) dia.

XX X

a+ciP q]J+a
b:
31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.

I
NT564
Unit:
mm(in)

Commercial ServiceTool

Engineapplication
Tool name Description
GASRCD
Spark plugwrench
.

Wrench witha

Q
0
magnet
tohold
spark plug

XX

-

16
mm

(0.63 In)
NT047

MA.4

PRE-DELIVERYINSPECTIONITEMS
Shown belowarePre-delivery InspectionItemsrequired forthe new vehicle. Itis recommended that
necessary itemsotherthanthose listedherebeadded, payingdueregard tothe conditions ineach
country.

Perform applicable itemsoneach model. Consult textofthis section forspecifications .

UNDER HOOD-engine off

o
Radiator coolantlevelandcoolant hosecon-
nections forleaks

o
Battery fluidlevel, specific gravityandcondi-
tions ofbattery terminals

o
Drive beltstension

D
Fuel filter forwater ordusts, andfuel lines
and connections forleaks
[] Engine oillevel andoilleaks

D
Clutch andbrake reservoir fluidlevel and
fluid lines forleaks

o
Windshield andrear window washerand
headlamp cleanerreservoir fluidlevel

D
Power steering reservoir fluidlevel andhose
connections forleaks

ON INSIDE ANDOUTSIDE

D
Remove frontspring/strut spacer(Ifapplica-
ble)

D
Operation ofall instruments, gauges,lights
and accessories

o
Operation ofhorn(s), wiperandwasher
[] Steering lockforoperation
[] Check airconditioner forgas leaks

o
Front andrear seats, andseat belts foroper-
ation

n
All moldings, trimsandfittings forfitand
alignment

[J
Allwindows foroperation andalignment

n
Hood, trunklid,door panels forfitand align-
ment

[1
Latches, keysandlocks foroperation

rl
Weatherstrips foradhesion andfit

[l
Headlamp aiming
I~ Tighten wheelnuts(Inc. inner nutsifapplica-
ble)
IJ Tire pressure (Inc.spare tire)

Il
Check frontwheels fortoe-in
IJ Install clock/voltmeter/room lampfuse(If
applicable)
~ Install deodorizing filtertoair purifier (If
applicable)
~ Remove wiperbladeprotectors (Ifapplicable)
UNDER
BODY

o
Manual transmission/transaxle, transferand
differential gearoillevel

D
Brake andfuel lines andoil/fluid reservoirs
for leaks

D
Tighten boltsandnuts ofsteering linkageand
gear box,suspension, propellershaftsand
drive shafts
~ Tighten rearbody boltsandnuts (Models with
wooden bedonly)

ROAD TEST

D
Clutch operation

D
Parking brakeoperation

[J
Service brakeoperation

D
Automatic transmission/transaxle shifttiming
and kickdown
[] Steering controlandreturnability

o
Engine performance

D
Squeaks andrattles

ENGINE OPERATING ANDHOT

D
Adjust idlemixture andspeed (andignition
timing*1)

n
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluidlevel
~ Engine idlingandstop knob operation (Diesel
only)

FINAL INSPECTION

n
Install necessary parts(outside mirror,wheel
covers, seatbelts, mat,carpet ormud flaps)

[1
Inspect forinterior andexterior metaland
paint damage
[] Check forspare tire,jack, tools (wheel
chock), andliterature

n
Wash, cleaninterior andexterior

"1: Not required onmodels withadirect ignition system
~ :Not appiicable tothis model.
•

MA-5

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
AMA054 Changing
EngineCoolant
WARNING:
To avoid being scalded, neverchange thecoolant whenthe
engine ishot.

-DRAINING ENGINECOOlANT-

1. Move heater "TEMP" controlleverallthe way to"HOT".

• Make surethatblower switchis"OFF".
•

Front
Fronl
'*'

LOOSEN

'--

Radialor

DI1211M
2.
Open radiator drainplugatthe bottom ofradiator, and
remove radiator cap.
3. Remove reservoir tank,drain coolant, thenclean reservoir
tank. Install ittemporarily.

• Becareful nottoallow coolant tocontact drivebelts.

4. Remove cylinder blockdrain plugandairrelief plug.

-FLUSHING COOLINGSYSTEM-

S. Install radiator drainplug,cylinder blockdrain plugandair
relief plug
CID
securely.
6. Fill radiator withwater untilwater spillsfromtheairrelief
plug @hole, theninstall airrelief plug@.
Fill radiator andreservoir tankwithwater andinstall radi-
ator cap.

Air relief plug:

~ :7 -
8 N'm (0.7-0.8 kg-m, 61-69 in-Ib)
MA-19

MAX,

MIN.
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE [QK]
Changing EngineCoolant (Cont'd)

7. Warm upengine untilcooling fanoperates, thenrace
engine 2or 3times under no-load.
8. Stop engine andwait until itcools down.
9. Drain water.
10. Repeat steps2through 9until clear water begins todrain
from radiator.

-REFILLING ENGINECOOLANT-

11. Install reservoir tank,radiator drainplug,cylinder block
drain plugandairrelief plug
@.

• Apply sealant tothe thread ofcylinder blockdrainplug.

toJ:
34-44 N.m (3.5-4.5 kg-m, 25-33 ft-Ib)
12. Fill radiator withcoolant untilcoolant spillsfromtheair
relief plug
@
hole, theninstall airrelief plug
@.

13. Fill radiator andreservoir tankwithcoolant uptospecified
level andinstall radiator cap.
Air relief plug:
~: 7-8 N.m (0.7-0.8 kg-m, 61-69 in-Ib)
For coolant mixture ratio,refertoMA-16.
Coolant capacity (Withreservoir tank):

Unit:f(Imp qt)
With heater
Withoutheater
M/T 5.9(5-1/4) 5.6(4-7/8)
AIT 6.4(5-5/8) 6.1(5-3/8)

Reservoir tankcapacity (forMAX level):

o.n
(5/8Impqt)
Pour coolant through coolantfillerneckslowly toallow airin
system toescape.
14. Warm upengine tonormal operating temperature.
15. Run engine at2,500 rpmfor10seconds andreturn toidle
speed.
• Repeat 2or 3times.
Watch coolant temperature gaugesoas not tooverheat the
engine.

SMA4128
MA-20

SLC053B
Water
inlet
Wateroutlet ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
@KJ

Changing EngineCoolant (Cont'd)

16. Stop engine andcool itdown.
• Cool down usingafan toreduce thetime.
17. Remove theradiator fillercapand check coolant level.

• If
necessary, refillradiator uptofiller neckwithcoolant. •
18. Refill reservoir tanktoMax linewith coolant. •
19. Repeat step14through step18two ormore times.
20. Warm upengine, andcheck forsound ofcoolant flowwhile
running enginefromidleupto4,000 rpmwith heater tem-
perature controlsetatseveral positions betweenCOOLand

HOT.

• Sound maybenoticeable atheater watercock.
21. Ifsound isheard, bleedairfrom cooling systembyrepeat-
ing steps 14through 18until coolant levelnolonger drops.

• Clean excess coolant fromengine.
CAUTION:
When heater unitisremoved orreplaced, refillengine coolant
as shown, removing heaterhoseatfeeding connector on
engine.
Checking CoolingSystem
CHECKING HOSES

Check hosesforimproper attachment andforleaks, cracks,
damage, looseconnections, chafinganddeterioration.

CHECKING RADIATORCAP

Apply pressure toradiator capwith captester tosee if
it
is sat-
isfactory.
Radiator caprelief pressure:
Standard 78 -98 kPa
(0.78 •0.98 bar,0.8-1.0 kg/cm
2,
11.14 psi)
Limit
59 -98 kPa
(0.59 -0.98 bar,0.6-1.0 kg/cm
2,
9-14 psi)
SLC613-A
MA-21

ENGINEMAINTENANCE ~
Checking CoolingSystem(Cont'd)

Pull thenegative-pressure valvetoopen it.Check thatitcloses
completely whenreleased.

SMA871B CHECKING COOLINGSYSTEMFORLEAKS

Apply pressure tothe cooling systemwithcaptester tocheck
for. leakage.

Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar,1.6kg/cm
2,
23psi)
CAUTION: Higher pressure thanthespecified valuemaycause damage to
radiator.
Checking Fuellines

Inspect fuellines andtank forimproper attachment andfor
leaks, cracks, damage, looseconnections, chafinganddeteri-
oration. If necessary, repairorreplace faultyparts.

SMA803A

3 (0.12) Unit:mm(in)

-- --- ----,;~-r--1

"
,

-,-,-,
~-

_______ .J",_~__

28 (1.10)

~ Fuel hose clamps

1.0 -1.5 N.m
(0.10 -0.15 kg-m,

8.7 -13.0 in-Ib)

MMA104ACAUTION:
Tighten high-pressure rubberhoseclamp sothat clamp endis
3 mm (0.12 in)from hose end.
Tightening torquespecifications arethesame forallrubber
hose clamps.
Ensure thatscrew doesnotcontact adjacent parts.
Changing FuelFilter
WARNING: Before removing fuelfilter, release fuelpressure fromfuelline
to eliminate danger.
MA-22

FrontFront
CiIt

LOOSEN

'--

Radiator ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
Changing EngineCoolant

WARNING:

To avoid being scalded, neverchange thecoolant whenthe
engine ishot.

-DRAINING ENGINECOOLANT-
1. Turn ignition switch"ON".Moveheater "TEMP" control
knob allthe way to"HOT".
2. Open radiator drainplugatthe bottom ofradiator, and
remove radiator cap.
3. Remove reservoir tank,drain coolant, thenclean reservoir
tank. Install ittemporarily.

• Becareful nottoallow coolant tocontact drivebelts.
•

DI1211M MA-29

Withheater
Withoutheater

M/T
6.1(5-3/8)
5.8(5-1/8)
AfT 6.6(5-7/8)
6.3(5-1/2)

Unit:

r
(Imp qt)

-FLUSHING
COOLINGSYSTEM-

5. Install radiator drainplugandcylinder blockdrainplug
securely.
6. Fill radiator withwater untilwater spillsfromtheairrelief
hole, theninstall airrelief plug.
Fill radiator andreservoir tankwithwater andinstall radi-
ator cap.
Air relief plug:

!II:
10N.m (1.0kg-m, 87in-lb)
7. Warm upengine untilcooling fanoperates, thenrace
engine 2or 3times under no-load.
8. Stop engine andwait until itcools down.
9. Drain water.
10. Repeat steps2through 9until clear water begins todrain
from radiator.

-REFILLING ENGINECOOLANT-

11. Install reservoir tank,radiator drainplugandcylinder block
drain plug.
• Apply sealant tothe thread ofcylinder blockdrainplug.

!II :
8 -12 N.m (0.8-1.2 kg-m, 69-104 in-lb)
12. Fill radiator withcoolant untilcoolant spillsfromtheair
relief hole,theninstall airrelief plug.
13. Fill radiator andreservoir tankwithcoolant uptospecified
level andinstall radiator cap.
Air relief plug:
~ :10 N'm (1.0kg-m, 87in-lb)
For coolant mixture ratio,refertoMA-16.
Coolant capacity (Withreservoir tank):

ENGINE
MAINTENANCE ~

Changing EngineCoolant (Cont'd)
4. Remove cylinderblockdrainplugandairrelief plug.

SMA380C

MAX.

MIN.
Reservoir
tankcapacity (forMAX level):

o.n
(5/8Impqt)
Pour coolant through coolantfillerneck slowly toallow airin
system toescape.

SMA4128 MA-30

SLC0538
Water
inlet
Water
outlet ENGINE
MAINTENANCE [][]
Changing EngineCoolant (Cont'd)

14. Warm upengine tonormal operating temperature.
15. Run engine at2,500 rpmfor10seconds andreturn toidle
speed .
• Repeat 2or 3times. •

Wat~h coolant temperature gaugesoasnot tooverheat the
i

engme.
16. Stop engine andcool itdown.
• Cool down usingafan toreduce thetime.
17. Refill reservoir tanktoMax linewith coolant.
18. Repeat step15through step17two ormore times.
19. Warm upengine, andcheck forsound ofcoolant flowwhile
running enginefromidleupto4,000 rpmwith heater tem-
perature controlsetatseveral positions betweenCOOLand

HOT.

• Sound maybenoticeable atheater watercock.
20.
If
sound isheard, bleedairfrom cooling systembyrepeat-
ing steps 14through 17until coolant levelnolonger drops.

• Clean excess coolant fromengine.
CAUTION:
When heater unitisremoved orreplaced, refillengine coolant
as shown, removing heaterhoseatfeeding connector on
engine.
Checking CoolingSystem
CHECKING HOSES

Check hosesforimproper attachment andforleaks, cracks,
damage, looseconnections, chafinganddeterioration.

CHECKING RADIATORCAP

Apply pressure toradiator capwith captester tosee ifit is sat-
isfactory.
Radiator caprelief pressure:
Standard 78 -98 kPa
(0.78 -0.98 bar,0.8-1.0 kg/cm
2,
11-14 psi)
limit
59-98 kPa
(0.59 -0.98 bar,0.6-1.0 kg/cm
2,
9-14 psi)
MA-31