engine coolant NISSAN TIIDA 2009 Service Owner's Manual

ENGINE COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANT
Inspection INFOID:0000000004305234
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 and Tool.
WARNING:
Never 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.
Changing Engine Coolant INFOID:0000000004673021
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.
CAUTION:
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT 1. Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.
• Front
When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open
water drain plug on cylinder block. Refer to EM-200 .
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engi ne coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
Refer to CO-38, " Component " .
3. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. SMA412B
Tool number : EG17650301 (J-33984-A)
Testing pressure : 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm 2
, 23 psi) WBIA0568E
PBIC3799E

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ENGINE COOLANT
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank and cylinder block drain plug, if removed for a total
system drain or for engine removal or repair.
• The radiator must be complete ly empty of coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder bl ock drain plugs. Use Genuine High Performance
Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-42, " Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant " .
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.
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 Genuine NISSAN Long Life Anti-freeze coolant or
equivalent, mixed with distil led water or demineralized
water.
Refer to MA-15, " Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio " .
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.
Radiator drain plug : Refer to
CO-38, " Component " .
Cylinder block drain plug : Refer to EM-200, " Disassembly and Assembly " .
Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank) : Refer to
MA-14, " Fluids
and Lubricants " .
Compressed air
supply pressure : 5.7 - 8.5 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm
2
,
80 - 120 psi) LLIA0058E
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 LLIA0057E

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10. Place the coolant container (with the refill hose inserted)
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 top up the system as necessary.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM 1. Install reservoir tank if removed. Refer to CO-38, " Component " .
2. Install radiator drain plug. •If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-200, " Disas-
sembly and Assembly " .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-38, " 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.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

RADIATOR
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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 cl oth 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:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove engine undercover.
3. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-139 .
4. 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.
5. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside.
6. Disconnect CVT or A/T fluid cooler hoses if equipped. • Install plug to avoid leakage of CVT or A/T fluid if equipped.
7. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
8. Remove radiator core support cover. Refer to BL-19 .
9. Remove radiator core support (upper) bolts, bolts of stationary part on the radiator core support side and clip. Lift radiator from
radiator (upper) mount part of radiator core support (upper) (2).
10. 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 in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser if eq uipped and radiator core when installing.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION • Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-35, " Inspection " .
• Start and warm up engine. Visually check for leaks of engine coolant and CVT or A/T fluid if equipped. Refer
to CVT-196 or
AT-17 . PBIC3800E
PBIC3805E

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-139, " Component " .
3. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-38, " Component " .
4. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) at radiator side. Refer to CO-38, " Component " .
5. Disconnect harness connectors from fan motor, and move harness aside.
6. Remove cooling fan assembly. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-886, " System Description " .
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.
Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000004305243
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cooling fan from fan motor.
2. Remove fan motor from fan shroud.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Inspect cooling fan for crack or unusual bend.
• If anything is found, replace cooling fan.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

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WATER PUMP
Component INFOID:0000000004305244
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305245
REMOVAL 1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-35, " Changing Engine Coolant " .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
2. Remove fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-24, " Removal and Installation " .
3. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-136, " Removal and Installation " .
4. Remove generator. Refer to SC-25, " Removal and Installation " .
5. Remove radiator hose (lower). Refer to CO-38, " Component " .
6. Remove water pump. CAUTION:
• Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL • Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water pump body and vane (A).
• Make sure that there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it turns
smoothly when rotated by hand.
• Replace water pump, if necessary.
INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION • Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened. 1. Gasket 2. Water pump
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Inspection " .
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of engine coolant.

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THERMOSTAT
Component INFOID:0000000004305246
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305247
REMOVAL 1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-35, " Changing Engine Coolant " .
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove the air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-139, " Component " .
3. Remove the radiator hose (lower) from the engine. Refer to CO-38, " Component " .
4. Remove water inlet.
5. Remove thermostat.
6. Remove water pump, if necessary. Refer to CO-43 .
7. Remove thermostat housing, if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL 1. Thermostat housing 2. Water hose (models with oil cooler) 3. Radiator hose (lower)
4. Water inlet 5. Thermostat 6. Rubber ring
7. Gasket A. To oil cooler B. To radiator Engine front

Inspection " .
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of engine coolant.

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WATER OUTLET AND WATER CONTROL VALVE
Component INFOID:0000000004305248
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305249
REMOVAL 1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-35, " Changing Engine Coolant " .
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-139, " Component " .
3. Remove radiator hose (lower) from engine. Refer to CO-38, " Component " .
4. Remove heater hoses and water hoses.
5. Remove water outlet.
6. Remove water control valve.
7. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor from the water outlet, if necessary. CAUTION:
• Handle carefully to avoid any shock to engine coolant temperature sensor.
• Replace the gasket with a new one.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL 1. Engine coolant temperature sensor 2. Rubber ring 3. Water control valve
4. Gasket 5. Water hose 6. Gasket
7. Water hose 8. Water outlet 9. Heater hose
10. Heater hose 11. Radiator hose (upper) Front
A. To heater B. To electric throttle control actuator C. To radiator