coolant NISSAN TIIDA 2007 Service Owner's Manual

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001337836
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat stuck closed Thermostat
Damaged finsDust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly— High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—
—
Engine coolant viscosity—
Poor engine coolant quality — —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration

PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
 Tap Tool to insert it (1), and then slide it by tapping on the side (2)
as shown.
 In areas where Tool is difficult to use, use plastic hammer to lightly
tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason suitable tool such as screw-
driver is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket applica-
tion surface and the mating surface, using scraper.
 Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid
gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering
moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach liquid gasket tube to Tool.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-27, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
4. Apply liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
 If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply liquid gasket to the groove.
 As for the bolt holes, normally apply liquid gasket inside the
holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the text of service manual.
 Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
 If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
 Do not retighten nuts or bolts after the installation.
 After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill
engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them. Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )
PBIC0003E
WBIA0567E
SEM159F

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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001337834
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000001337835
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutterRemoving chain tensioner cover and water
pump cover
—
(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometerChecking concentration of ethylene glycol in
engine coolant
NT046
WBIA0539E
NISSAN tool number
Tool nameDescription
Radiator cap tester Checking radiator and radiator cap
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester adapterAdapting 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)
WS39930000
Tube pressurePressing the tube of liquid gasket
PBIC1982E
S-NT564
S-NT052

ENGINE COOLANT
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COOLANT
InspectionINFOID:0000000001337838
LEVEL CHECK
 Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the “MIN”
to “MAX” range when engine is cool.
 Adjust the engine coolant level as necessary.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system using suit-
able tool.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when 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.
Changing Engine CoolantINFOID:0000000001337839
WARNING:
 To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.
 Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a
turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
 Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belt.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap.
 Front
When drain all of engine coolant in the system, open water
drain plug on cylinder block. Refer to EM-211, "
Compo-
nent".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
Refer to CO-35, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-35, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
SMA412B
Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm2, 23 psi)
WBIA0568E
PBIC3799E

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ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed.
2. Install radiator drain plug.
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, install and tighten it. Refer to EM-211, "
Compo-
nent".
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-40, "
Component".
3. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
4. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-154, "
Component".
5. Disconnect heater hose (1) at position ( ) as shown.
 Front
 Reposition heater hose as high as possible.
6. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (2 1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute
to allow air in system to escape.
Use NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant or equivalent mixed
with water (distilled or demineralized). Fill cooling system
to specification. Refer to MA-19, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
 When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose,
connect heater hose, and continue filling the engine coolant, if
heater hose is disconnected.
7. Install radiator cap.
8. Install air duct assembly. Refer to EM-154, "
Component".
9. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000
rpm.
 Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
10. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).
 Cool down using fan to reduce the time.
 If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
11. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
12. Repeat steps 6 through 11 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no
longer drops.
13. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
14. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.
 Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
15. Repeat step 14 three times.
16. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 6 through 11 until engine coolant level
no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed.
2. Install radiator drain plug.
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-211, "
Compo-
nent".
PBIC3802E
SMA182B

ENGINE COOLANT
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CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-40, "
Component".
3. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the cooling system. Refer to CO-35, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

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RADIATOR
RADIATOR
Checking Radiator CapINFOID:0000000001337842
 Check valve seat of radiator cap.
- Check if valve seat is swollen to the extent that the edge of the
plunger cannot be seen when watching it vertically from the top.
- Check if valve seat has no soil and damage.
 Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and make sure that it is
completely closed when released.
- Make sure that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of radi-
ator cap negative-pressure valve.
- Make sure that the valve operates properly in the opening and
closing conditions.
 Check radiator cap relief pressure using suitable tool.
- When connecting the radiator cap to the tester, apply water or
coolant to the cap seal surface.
- Replace the radiator cap if there is an abnormality in the negative-
pressure valve, or if the open-valve pressure is outside of the stan-
dard values.
 Replace radiator cap if there it does not comply to specifications to the above three checks.
CAUTION:
When installing radiator cap, thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy residue
or foreign material.
Checking RadiatorINFOID:0000000001337843
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.
 Be careful not to bend or damage radiator fins.
 When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator shroud
and horns. Then tape harness and 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 surface once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
 Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm
2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm
(11.8 in).
PBIC2816E
SMA967B
Standard: 78 – 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 – 1.0 kg/cm2, 11
– 14 psi)
Limit: 59 kPa (0.59 bar, 0.6 kg/cm
2, 9 psi)
WBIA0570E

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RADIATOR
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
RADIATOR
ComponentINFOID:0000000001337840
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001337841
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a
turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-35, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
1. Reservoir tank cap 2. Reservoir tank 3. Radiator hose (upper)
4. Mounting rubber (upper) 5. Radiator cap 6. Reservoir tank hose
7. Radiator 8. Mounting rubber (lower) 9. O-ring
10. Radiator drain plug 11. Radiator hose (lower) 12. Cooling fan assembly
A. To water outlet B. To water inlet C. Models with A/C
AWBIA0129GB

RADIATOR
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 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-154, "
Component".
3. Remove reservoir tank as follows:
a. Disconnect reservoir tank hose.
b. Release the tab (A) in the direction shown by the arrow ( ).
c. Lift up while removing the reservoir tank hose, and remove it.
4. Disconnect harness connector from fan motors, and move harness to aside.
5. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
6. Remove radiator core support cover.
7. Remove radiator core support (upper) bolts, bolts of stationary
part on the radiator core support side and clip. Lift radiator
assembly (1) from radiator (upper) mount part of radiator core
support (upper) (2).
8. Move radiator assembly (1) to the rearward direction of vehicle,
and then lift it upward to remove.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser if equipped and
radiator core when removing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser if equipped and radiator core when removing.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-35, "Inspection".
 Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
PBIC3800E
PBIC3805E

COOLING FAN
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001337846
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-35, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
 Perform this step when engine is cold.
 Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-154, "
Component".
3. Remove reservoir tank.
4. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) at radiator side. Refer to CO-40, "
Component".
5. Disconnect harness connectors from fan motor, and move harness to aside.
6. Remove cooling fan assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
 Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to CO-28, "
Cooling Circuit".
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.