cooling NISSAN TEANA 2014 User Guide

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ENGINE COOLANT
2. Pull the 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 the
radiator cap negative-pressure valve.
• Check that there are no abnormalities in the opening and clos- ing conditions of the negative-pressure valve.
3. Check radiator cap relief pressure using suitable tool and Tool. • When connecting the radiator cap to the tester, apply water orcoolant to the cap seal surface.
• Replace the radiator cap if there is an abnormality in the nega-
tive-pressure valve, or if the open-valve pressure is outside of
the standard values.
CHECKING RADIATOR
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 on-vehicle, remove surr ounding parts in order to access the radiator core.
Tape the harness and electrical connectors 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 core.
3. Blow air into the back side of radiator core using a 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 (11.8 in).
4. Continue to blow air until no water sprays out.
5. Check for coolant leaks. Repair as necessary.
Changing Engine CoolantINFOID:0000000009460391
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a th ick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radi ator and remove the radiator filler cap. This is the
only step required when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).
CAUTION:
• Do not allow the coolant to contact the drive belt.
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
3. Follow this step for heater core removal/replac ement only. Disconnect the upper heater hose at the
engine side and apply moderate air pressure [103.46 kPa (1.055 kg/cm
2, 15 psi) maximum air pressure]
into the hose for 30 seconds to blow t he excess coolant out of the heater core.
4. When draining all of the coolant in the system, re move the reservoir tank and drain the coolant, then clean
the reservoir tank before installation.
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Tool number : EG17650301 (J-33984-A)
Standard: Refer to CO-26, "Radiator"
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ENGINE COOLANTCO-13
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CAUTION:
• Do not allow the coolant to contact the drive belt.
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
5. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine removal or repair, open the drain plugs (A and B) on the cylinder
block.
: Front
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank and cylin-
der block drain plug, if removed for a total system drain or for
engine removal or repair.
• The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and
water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain
plug. Use Genuine High Pe rformance Thread Sealant or
equivalent. Refer to GI-21, "Recommended Chemical
Products and Sealants".
: Front
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
2. If disconnected, reattach the upper radiator hose at the engine side.
3. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heat er ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
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Radiator drain plug : Refer to CO-16, "Exploded View".
Cylinder block drain plug (A) : 54 Nm (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
Cylinder block drain plug (B) : 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
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CO-14
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ENGINE COOLANT
4. Install the Tool by installing the radiator cap adapter onto the
radiator neck opening. Then attach the gauge body assembly
with the refill tube and the venturi assembly to the radiator cap
adapter.
5. Insert the refill hose into the coolant mixture container that is placed at floor level. Make sure the ball valve is in the closed
position.
• Use recommended coolant or equivalent.
Refer to MA-11, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubri-
cants".
CAUTION:
Do not use any cooling system additives such as radiator
sealer. Additives may clog th e cooling system and cause
damage to the engine, transm ission and/or cooling system.
6. Install an air hose to the venturi assembly, the air pressure must be within specification.
CAUTION:
The compressed air supply must be equipped with an air dryer.
7. The vacuum gauge will begin to rise and there will be an audible hissing noise. During this process open the ball valve on the refill hose slightly. Coolant will be vi sible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is
full of coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the refill hose.
8. Continue to draw the vacuum until the gauge reaches 28 inches of vacuum. The gauge may not reach 28 inches in high altitude
locations, use the vacuum specifications based on the altitude
above sea level.
9. When the vacuum gauge has reached the specifi ed amount, disconnect the air hose and wait 20 seconds
to see if the system loses any vacuum. If the vacuum level drops, perform any necessary repairs to the
system and repeat steps 6 - 8 to bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose insert ed) at the same level as the top of the radiator. Then
open the ball valve on the refill hose so the coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling system. The cooling
system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the coolant container to get too low when filling, to avoid air from being drawn into
the cooling system.
11. Remove the Tool from the radiator neck opening.
12. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specif ied level and install the radiator cap. Run the engine to
warm up the cooling system and t op up the system as necessary.
13. Install the engine under cover. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
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FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank) : Refer to
CO-26, "Capacity"
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Compressed air
supply pressure : 549 - 824 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm
2,
80 - 119 psi)
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Altitude above sea level Vacuum gauge reading
0 - 100 m (328 ft) : 28 inches of vacuum
300 m (984 ft) : 27 inches of vacuum
500 m (1,641 ft) : 26 inches of vacuum
1,000 m (3,281 ft) : 24 - 25 inches of vacuum
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CO-18
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COOLING FAN
COOLING FAN
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460395
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a th ick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
NOTE:
• When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from
spilling.
• Replace the radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly as a unit. Do not replace cooling fan motors or cool-
ing fan blades separately.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460396
REMOVAL
1. Partially drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform when engine is cold.
• Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.
2. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-28, "Removal and Installation"
.
1. Radiator core support 2. Fan shroud and motor assembly 3. Grommet
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COOLING FANCO-19
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3. Remove the core support cover clips (A), then remove the core
support cover (1).
4. Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-29, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Remove battery tray and battery tray bracket. Refer to PG-74, "Removal and Installation (Battery Tray)"
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7. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) from radiator.
8. Disconnect the harness connectors from the fan motor.
9. Remove fan shroud and motor assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After installation refill engine coolant and check for leaks. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
and
CO-35, "System Inspection"
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CAUTION:
Do not spill coolant in engi ne compartment. Use a shop cloth to absorb coolant.
• Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. Refer to EC-74, "On Board Diagnosis Function"
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PREPARATIONCO-29
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000009460408
The actual shapes of the tools may
differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000009460409
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester adapter Adapting 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)
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutter Removing chain tensioner cover and water
pump cover
KV991J0070
(J-45695)
Coolant Refill Tool Refilling engine cooling system
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(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometer Checking concentration of ethylene glycol in
engine coolant
S-NT564
NT046
LMA053
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COOLING SYSTEMCO-31
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling CircuitINFOID:0000000009460410
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1. Cylinder block (RH) 2. Oil cooler 3. Cylinder head (RH)
4. Water pump 5. Radiator 6. Water inlet
7. Thermostat 8. Cylinder head (LH) 9. Cylinder block (LH)
A. To heater B. To electric throttle control actuator C. From heater
D. From electric throttle control actuator
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CO-32
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COOLING SYSTEM
Schematic
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISCO-33
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000009460412
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed Coolant circulation
Damaged fins Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — Radiator shroud —
Improper coolant mixture
ratio —
Coolant viscosity —
Poor coolant quality — —
Insufficient coolant Coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration
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ENGINE COOLANTCO-35
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COOLANT
System InspectionINFOID:0000000009460413
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check hoses for the following:
• Improper attachment
• Leaks
•Cracks
• Damage
• Loose connections
• Chafing
• Deterioration
CHECKING RESERVOIR LEVEL
• Check if the reservoir tank coolant level is within MIN to MAX
range when the engine is cool.
• Adjust coolant level if it is too much or too little.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system using suit-
able tool (A) and Tool (B).
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap wh en the engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from
the radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
1. Inspect the 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 material 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.
SMA412B
Tool number : EG17650301 (J-33984-A)
Testing pressure : Refer to CO-53, "Radiator"
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