coolant NISSAN TIIDA 2010 Service User Guide

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ENGINE COOLANT
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COOLANT
InspectionINFOID:0000000005398183
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 CoolantINFOID:0000000005398184
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-90
.
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-17, "
Component".
3. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
SMA412B
Tool number : EG17650301 (J-33984-A)
Testing pressure : 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
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If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.
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 completely empty of coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder blo ck 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 visible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill hose is
full of coolant, close the ball valve. Th is 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 specified 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 br ing the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
Radiator drain plug : Refer to
CO-17, "
Component".
Cylinder block drain plug : 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
Tool number : KV991J0070 (J-45695)
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank) : Refer to
MA-14, "
Fluids
and Lubricants".
Compressed air
supply pressure : 549 - 824 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm
2,
80 - 119 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
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ENGINE COOLANT
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 specified level and install the radiator cap. Run the engine to warm up the cooling system and t op up the system as necessary.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed. Refer to CO-17, "Component".
2. Install radiator drain plug. •If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-90, "
Disassem-
bly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring. Refer to CO-17, "
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.
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RADIATOR
Checking Radiator CapINFOID:0000000005398185
• 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 and 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 standard values.
• Replace radiator cap if there it does not comply to specifications to the above three checks.
CAUTION:
When installing radiator cap, thor oughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy residue
or foreign material.
Checking RadiatorINFOID:0000000005398186
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.
PBIC2816E
SMA967B
Tool number : EG17650301 (J-33984-A)
Standard: 78 – 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 – 1.0 kg/cm
2, 11
– 14 psi)
Limit: 59 kPa (0.59 bar, 0.6 kg/cm
2, 9 psi)
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RADIATOR
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. Ca refully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to EI-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-12, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-26, "
Exploded View".
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 A/T fluid cooler hoses if equipped. • Install plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid if equipped.
7. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower).
8. Remove radiator core support cover.
9. Remove cooling fan assembly.
10. 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).
11. 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 equipped and radiator core when removing.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-12, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant and A/T fluid if equipped. Refer to CO-12, "
Inspection" and AT-17, "Checking A/T Fluid".
PBIC3800E
PBIC3805E
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CO-20
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COOLING FAN
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1. Partially drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-12, "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-26, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove reservoir tank.
4. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) at radiator side. Refer to CO-17, "
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 in the reverse order of removal.
• Cooling fans are controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-415, "
Description".
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator core.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000005714051
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
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000005398192
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005398193
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to
CO-12, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Partially remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-24, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Loosen mounting bolts of water pump pulley before loosening belt tension of drive belt.
4. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-15, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove water pump pulley.
6. Remove water pump. • Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown.
• Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a recep-tacle ready below.
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.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Water pump.
1. Gasket 2. Water pump3. Water pump pulley
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WATER PUMP
• Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
Water pump pulley.
CAUTION:
Never install mounting bolts
(A) to oblong holes (B).
• Water pump pulley (1)
InspectionINFOID:0000000005398194
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Visually check if 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.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-12, "
Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of engine coolant.
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PBIC3809E
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THERMOSTAT
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000005398195
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005398196
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to
CO-12, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-26, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-17, "
Component".
4. Add paint mark, then disconnect radiator hos e (lower) from water inlet. Refer to CO-17, "
Component".
5. Remove water inlet and thermostat. • Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Thermostat
• Install thermostat making sure rubber ring (1) groove fits securelyto thermostat flange (A).
1. Radiator hose (lower) 2. Water inlet3. Rubber ring
4. Thermostat
A. To radiator
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THERMOSTAT
• Install thermostat (2) into the cylinder block (1) with jiggle valve (A)
facing upwards.
Water Inlet.
After installation, fix water inlet clip (A) on the oil level gauge guide
(1) positioned (B) as shown.
InspectionINFOID:0000000005398197
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
WARNING:
Use a protector to prevent a burn during the work.
Thermostat
• Place a thread (A) so that it is caught in the valves of thermostat(1). Immerse fully in a container (B) filled with water. Heat while
stirring.
• The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the valve opens and falls from the thread.
• Continue heating. Check the full-open valve lift amount.
• After checking the full-open valve lift amount, lower the water tem- perature and check the valve closing temperature.
• If out of the standard, replace thermostat.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.
• Check for leaks of engine coolant using suitable tools. Refer to CO-12, "
Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there is no leaks of engine coolant.
PBIC3812E
PBIC3755E
Standard : Refer to CO-27, "Thermostat".
PBIC3314J
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