radiator NISSAN NOTE 2016 Service Owner's Guide

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1. Install radiator drain plug and reservoir tank, if removed.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
2. If water drain plugs on cylinder block were removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-93, "
Exploded
View".
3. Remove air duct from between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EM-26,
"Removal and Installation".
4. Disconnect heater hose (1) at location ( ) as shown. • Position heater hose as high as possible.
: Front
5. Fill radiator until engine coolant flows out of the disconnected heater hose and then reconnect the heater
hose.
6. Finish filling the engine and reservoir tank with water and reinstall the radiator cap.
7. Install air duct in between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EM-26, "
Removal
and Installation".
8. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
9. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
10. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
11. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining Engine Coolant".
12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 until clear water begins to drain from radiator. Radiator drain plug : Refer to
CO-13, "
Exploded View".
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CO-12
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RADIATOR
RADIATOR
RADIATOR CAP
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• Check valve seat (A) of radiator cap.
- Replace the cap if the metal plunger cannot be seen around the
edge of the black rubber gasket.
- Replace the cap if deposits of waxy residue or other foreign mate- rial are on the black rubber gasket or the metal retainer.
NOTE:
Thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy
residue or foreign material.
• Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and check that it closes completely when released.
- Check that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of radiator cap negative-pressure valve.
- Check that there are no abnormalities in the opening and closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.
• Check radiator cap relief pressure using suitable tools (A) and (B).
- When connecting the radiator cap to suitable tool (B), apply water or engine coolant to the cap seal surface.
- Replace the radiator cap if ther e is an abnormality in the negative-
pressure valve, or if the open-valve pressure is outside of the stan-
dard values.
RADIATOR
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Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to bend or damage radiator fins.
• When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts in order to access the radia-
tor core. Then tape harness and harness conn ectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Spray water to the back side of the radiator co re using a side to side motion from the top down.
2. Stop spraying when debris no longer flows from radiator.
3. Blow air into the back side of radiator core using side to side motion from the top down. • Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (5 kg/cm
2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.81
in).
4. Continue to blow air until no water sprays out.
5. Check for engine coolant leaks. Repair if necessary.
(B) : Metal plunger
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Standard and Limit : Refer to CO-25, "Standard and
Limit".
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RADIATORCO-13
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
RADIATOR
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000012432139
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000012432140
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is
hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radi ator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefu lly remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Reservoir tank hose 2. Reservoir tank cap 3. Reservoir tank
4. Mounting rubber (lower) 5. O-ring6. Drain plug
7. Radiator 8. Cooling fan assembly 9. Clamp
10. Radiator hose (lower) 11. Clamp12. Oil cooler hose
13. Radiator hose to water outlet (upper) 14. Radiator cap adapter 15. Radiator cap
16. Radiator cap adapter bracket 17. Clamp 18. Radiator hose (upper) to radiator
19. Mounting rubber (upper) 20. CVT cooler hose 21. Clamp
21. Clamp 22. Clamp23. CVT cooler hose
24. Clamp A. To water inletB. To water outlet
C. To oil cooler
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RADIATOR
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to
CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-26, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-70, "
Removal and Installation (Battery)".
4. Remove radiator hose (lower).
5. Remove radiator hose (upper) from water outlet.
6. Remove the front under cover. Refer to EXT-39, "
FRONT UNDER COVER : Removal and Installation".
7. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-32, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Disconnect reservoir tank hose, and remove reservoir tank.
9. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside.
10. Remove radiator core support (upper). Refer to DLK-144, "
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT UPPER :
Removal and Installation".
11. Remove the condenser bolts and place aside. Refer to HA-31, "
CONDENSER : Removal and Installa-
tion".
12. Remove radiator hose (upper) from radiator.
13. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-16, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator.
14. Disconnect CVT cooler lines.
15. Remove the radiator from bottom of the vehicle. CAUTION:
When removing, do not damage or scrat ch radiator core or A/C condenser.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
• Insert the radiator hose (1) all the way to the stopper (2) or by 33 mm (1.30 in) (hose without a stopper) as
shown.
• The correct orientation of the hose clamps are as shown.
*: Refer to the illustrations for the specific position for each hose clamp tab. 1. Radiator hose
2. Stopper
A. Radiator side B. Engine side
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Radiator hoseHose endPaint mark
Position of hose clamp*
Radiator hose (upper) Radiator side
UpperA
Engine side UpperB
Radiator hose (lower) Radiator side
LowerC
Engine side UpperD
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• The angle (b) created by the hose clamp pawl and the specified
line (A) must be within ±30° as shown.
• To install hose clamps (1), check that the dimension (A) from the end of the hose clamp on the radiator hose to the hose clamp is
within the reference value.
CAUTION:
• When installing do not damage or scratch radiator core or A/C condenser.
• Replace water hose clamp if it is removed.
• Use only Genuine NISSAN bolts for the cooling fan assembly and strictly follow the tightenin g torque. Over tightening may
damage the radiator.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for engine coolant leaks. Refer to CO-8, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually inspect for engine coolant leaks. Repair as necessary.
A. View A B. View BC. View C
D View D E. View Ef. 45°
Vehicle upper
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Dimension (A) : 3 – 7 mm (0.12 – 0.28 in)
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COOLING FAN
COOLING FAN
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000012432141
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000012432142
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radi ator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefu lly remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-70, "
Removal and Installation (Battery)".
3. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-32, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
5. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside.
6. Remove radiator core support (upper). Refer to DLK-144, "
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT UPPER :
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove cooling fan assembly. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Only use Genuine NISSAN parts for the fan shroud bolt.
NOTE:
Cooling fan assembly is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-38, "
COOLING FAN CONTROL : System
Description".
1. Fan shroud2. Fan motor3. Cooling fan
A. Cooling fan nut L. Genuine NISSAN high strength lock-
ing sealant
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WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000012432144
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000012432145
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radi ator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefu lly remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove front wheel and tire (RH) using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EXT-38, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Loosen water pump pulley bolts before loosening belt tension of drive belt.
5. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-16, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove water pump pulley.
7. Remove water pump. • Loosen water pump bolts in reverse order as shown.
• Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a recep-
tacle ready below.
CAUTION:
• Do not allow water pump vane to contact any other parts.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as an assembly.
1. Gasket 2. Water pump3. Water pump pulley
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THERMOSTAT
THERMOSTAT
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000012432146
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000012432147
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radi ator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefu lly remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct. Refer to EM-26, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect radiator hose (lower) from water inlet. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove water inlet, thermostat, and rubber ring. NOTE:
Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Thermostat
1. Radiator hose (lower) 2. Water inlet3. Rubber ring
4. Thermostat A. To radiator
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WATER OUTLETCO-23
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WATER OUTLET
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M/T model
CVT model
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1. Engine coolant temperature sensor 2. Clamp 3. Gasket
4. Clamp 5. Bracket6. Clamp
7. Water outlet 8. Clamp9. Clamp
10. Cylinder block heater (Canada) A. From electric throttle control actuator B. To radiator
C. From heater core D. To heater coreE. To electric throttle control actuator
Engine front
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1. Engine coolant temperature sensor 2. Clamp 3. Gasket
4. Clamp 5. Bracket6. Clamp
7. Water outlet 8. Clamp9. Clamp
10. Clamp 11. Cylinder block heater (Canada) A. From electric throttle control actuator
B. To radiator C. To heater core / CVT oil warmer D. To CVT oil warmer
E. To heater core F. To electric throttle control actuator Engine front
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WATER OUTLET
Removal and Installation
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WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radi ator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefu lly remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air ducts and air cleaner assembly. Refer to EM-26, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect radiator hose (upper). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
4. Disconnect harness connector from engine coolant temperature sensor.
5. Disconnect harness connector from cylinder block heater (Canada only).
6. Disconnect water hoses and heater hoses from water outlet.
7. Remove water outlet.
8. Remove engine coolant temperature sens or from water outlet, if necessary.
9. Remove cylinder block heater from water outlet, if necessary (Canada only).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels, including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leaks.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leaks
at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck again for fuel leaks at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide
may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop
after hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leaks of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids, including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels, including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item
Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeaks Level
Engine oil LevelLeaks Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid CVT Models
LeaksLevel/Leaks Leaks
M/T Models Level/Leaks LeaksLevel/Leaks
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeaks Level
Fuel LeaksLeaksLeaks
Exhaust gas —Leaks —
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