cooling NISSAN TEANA 2014 Owner's Manual

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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:0000000009460414
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 belts.
• 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.
CAUTION:
SMA967B
Tool number : EG17650301 (J-33984-A)
Standard : Refer to CO-53, "Radiator"
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• Do not allow the coolant to
contact the drive belts.
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
5. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine removal or repair, open all of the drain plugs (A-D) on the cylin-
der block.
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corro- sion or discoloration.
If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install the radiator drain plug. If the cooling syst em was drained completely, install the reservoir tank and
the cylinder block drain plugs.
• The radiator must be complete ly empty of coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance
Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
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.
PBIC2487E
Radiator drain plug : Refer to CO-16, "Exploded View"
Cylinder block front drain plug (LH) (A) (ex-
cept Canada) : 62.0 N·m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
Cylinder block water drain plug (B) : 6.0 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 53 in-lb)
Cylinder block rear drain plug (C) : 78.0 N·m (8.0 kg-m, 58 ft-lb)
Cylinder block RH banjo bolt (D) (oil co oler) : 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
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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"
.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank) : Refer to
CO-53, "Capacity"
.
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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COOLING FAN
COOLING FAN
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460418
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:0000000009460419
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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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)"
.
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"
.
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-598, "On Board Diagnosis Function"
.
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WATER PUMP
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak- age at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck again for fuel leakage 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 leakage 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 running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid CVT Models Leakage Level/Leakage Leakage
Other oils and fluids* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gas — Leakage —
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CAUTION:
Before servicing, turn igni tion switch OFF, disconnect both batt ery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
REMOVAL
1. Remove crash zone sensor. Refer to SR-22, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove radiator. Refer to CO-17, "Removal and Installation"
(QR25DE) or CO-41, "Removal and Installa-
tion" (VQ35DE).
3. Remove the hood lock. Refer to DLK-176, "HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Removal and Installation"
.
4. Remove air guides (LH/RH).
5. Remove and disconnect all remaining harness connectors and clips from the radiator core support assembly, and position aside.
6. Remove the bolts and the radiator core support assembly.
7. Remove the following parts after removing radiator core support assembly. • Cooling fan. Refer to CO-18, "Exploded View"
(QR25DE) or CO-42, "Exploded View" (VQ35DE).
1. Radiator core support 2. Air guide (QR25DE only) 3. Air guide (VQ35DE only)
4. Hood switch bracket A. Bolt B. Clips
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
QR25DE
PRECAUTION ................ ..............................
15
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ....15
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
15
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ....15
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of Engine
and CVT .............................................................. ....
15
General Precautions ...............................................16
PREPARATION ...........................................19
PREPARATION .............................................. ....19
Special Service Tools .......................................... ....19
Commercial Service Tools ......................................19
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................21
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... ....21
Component Parts Location ................................ ....21
ECM ........................................................................25
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor ...................... ....25
Electric Throttle Control Actuator ........................ ....25
Ignition Coil With Power Transistor .........................26
Fuel Injector ........................................................ ....26
Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump .............. ....26
Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor .......................... ....27
Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Tempera-
ture Sensor) ........................................................ ....
27
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ........................28
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor .................. ....28
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ..........................29
Camshaft Position Sens or (PHASE) .......................29
Intake Valve Timing Cont rol Solenoid Valve ...........30
Intake Valve Timing Intermediate Lock Control
Solenoid Valve .................................................... ....
30
Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor .......30
Exhaust Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve ........31
Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve ................. ....31
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve ..................................31
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 ..................................32
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 ........................................32
Knock Sensor ..........................................................33
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor ....................................33
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor .......................... ....33
Cooling Fan .............................................................34
EVAP Canister .........................................................34
EVAP Canister Purge Volu me Control Solenoid
Valve .................................................................... ....
34
EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve ..........................35
EVAP Control System Pres sure Sensor ..................35
Battery Current Sensor (With Battery Tempera-
ture Sensor) ......................................................... ....
35
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL) .............................36
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ....................................36
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor ............................... ....36
Stop Lamp Switch & Brake Pedal Position Switch ....36
ASCD Steering Switch .............................................37
Information Display ..................................................37
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION .....................38
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ................................38
On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ........39
SYSTEM ............................................................40
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ........................ ...........40
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion ....................................................................... ....
40
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail Safe ..............41
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ................43
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description (with auto matic air conditioner) ......
43
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description (with manual air conditioner) .........
46
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM .................................48
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System De-
scription ............................................................... ....
48
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INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ........................49
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System De-
scription ............................................................... ...
49
EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL ................. ...52
EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System
Description ........................................................... ...
52
INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL ........... ...53
INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL : Sys-
tem Description .................................................... ...
53
INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNING SYSTEM ...................54
INTAKE MANIFOLD TUNI NG SYSTEM : System
Description ........................................................... ...
54
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW EN-
GINE OIL PRESSURE ....... .......................................
55
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW EN-
GINE OIL PRESSURE : S ystem Description .........
55
FUEL FILLER CAP WARNING SYSTEM .............. ...55
FUEL FILLER CAP WARNING SYSTEM : System
Description ........................................................... ...
56
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL ................... ...56
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System
Description (with automatic air conditioner) ......... ...
56
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System
Description (with manual air conditioner) ................
57
COOLING FAN CONTROL .................................... ...58
COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description
(with automatic air condit ioner) ...............................
59
COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description
(with manual air conditio ner) ..................................
60
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM .................... ...61
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM : System
Description ........................................................... ...
62
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) ...63
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (AS-
CD) : System Description .................................... ...
63
CAN COMMUNICATION ........................................ ...64
CAN COMMUNICATION : System Description ......64
OPERATION ................................................... ...65
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) ...65
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (AS-
CD) : Switch Name and Function ........................ ...
65
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM .....66
Diagnosis Description .......................................... ...66
GST (Generic Scan Tool) .......................................66
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM) ............................67
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .................................. ...67
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : 1st Trip Detection
Logic and Two Trip Detection Logic .................... ...
67
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : DTC and Freeze
Frame Data .......................................................... ...
67
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Counter System ......68
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Driving Pattern ........71
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : System Readiness
Test (SRT) Code .................................................. ...
72
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Permanent Diag-
nostic Trouble Code (Permanent DTC) ............... ...
73
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malfunction Indica-
tor Lamp (MIL) ..................................................... ...
74
On Board Diagnosis Function .................................74
CONSULT Function ................................................77
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION .............88
ECM ...................................................................88
Reference Value .................................................. ...88
Fail Safe ...............................................................101
DTC Inspection Priority Chart .............................104
DTC Index ............................................................105
Test Value and Test Limit .....................................109
WIRING DIAGRAM ...................................117
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ........................ ..117
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .117
BASIC INSPECTION .................................165
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ...... ..165
Work Flow ............................................................ .165
Diagnostic Work Sheet .........................................168
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................... ..170
Work Procedure ................................................... .170
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
ECM ................................................................ ..
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Description ........................................................... .174
Work Procedure ....................................................174
VIN REGISTRATION ........................................176
Description ........................................................... .176
Work Procedure ....................................................176
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSI-
TION LEARNING ............................................ ..
177
Description ........................................................... .177
Work Procedure ....................................................177
THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION
LEARNING ..................................................... ..
178
Description ........................................................... .178
Work Procedure ....................................................178
IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING .......................179
Description ........................................................... .179
Work Procedure ....................................................179
MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING VALUE
CLEAR ............................................................ ..
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P2101 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL
FUNCTION ..................................................... ..
475
DTC Logic ........................................................... ..475
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................475
Component Inspection ..........................................477
P2118 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ..........478
DTC Logic ........................................................... ..478
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................478
Component Inspection ..........................................479
P2119 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL
ACTUATOR .................................................... ..
480
DTC Logic ........................................................... ..480
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................480
P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR ...........................482
DTC Logic ........................................................... ..482
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................482
Component Inspection ..........................................484
P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR ...........................485
DTC Logic ........................................................... ..485
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................485
Component Inspection ..........................................486
P2135 TP SENSOR ..........................................488
DTC Logic ........................................................... ..488
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................488
Component Inspection ..........................................490
P2138 APP SENSOR .......................................491
DTC Logic ........................................................... ..491
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................491
Component Inspection ..........................................493
P2610 ECM INTERNAL TIMER .......................494
Description .......................................................... ..494
DTC Logic .............................................................494
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................495
BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ...............496
Component Function Check ................................ ..496
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................496
Component Inspection (Brake Pedal Position
Switch) ................................................................ ..
497
COOLING FAN .................................................499
Component Function Check ................................ ..499
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................499
Component Inspection (Cooling Fan Motor) .........501
Component Inspection (C ooling Fan Relay) .........502
ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL ....................... ..503
Description .......................................................... ..503
Component Function Check ..................................503
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................503
FUEL INJECTOR .............................................505
Component Function Check ................................ ..505
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................505
Component Inspection ......................................... ..506
FUEL PUMP ....................................................508
Description .............................................................508
Component Function Check ..................................508
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................508
Component Inspection ...........................................510
IGNITION SIGNAL ..........................................511
Component Function Check ..................................511
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................511
Component Inspection (Ignition Coil with Power
Transistor) ........................................................... ..
514
Component Inspection (Condenser) ......................515
INFORMATION DISPLAY (ASCD) .................516
Component Function Check ..................................516
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................516
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ..............517
Component Function Check ..................................517
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................517
ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOV-
ERY (ORVR) ....................................................
518
Component Function Check ................................ ..518
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................518
Component Inspection ...........................................520
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ..........523
Component Function Check ..................................523
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................523
SENSOR POWER SUPPLY 2 CIRCUIT .........525
Description .............................................................525
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................525
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................527
ENGINE CONTRO L SYSTEM ........................527
Symptom Table ................................................... ..527
INFORMATION DISPLAY IS MALFUNCTION-
ING ..................................................................
532
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..532
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION .............533
Description .............................................................533
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................534
IDLE SPEED .... ...............................................534
Inspection ............................................................ ..534
IGNITION TIMING ...........................................535
Inspection ..............................................................535
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM .............536
Inspection ..............................................................536
EVAP LEAK CHECK ......................................537
Inspection ..............................................................537
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