radiator cap NISSAN TIIDA 2011 Service Repair Manual

AT-18
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
A/T FLUID
5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to AT-17, "
Checking A/T Fluid".
A/T Fluid Cooler CleaningINFOID:0000000005928072
Whenever the A/T is repaired, overhauled, or replaced, the A/T fluid cooler mounted in the radiator must be
inspected and cleaned.
Metal debris and friction material, if present, can becom e trapped in the A/T fluid cooler. This debris can con-
taminate the newly serviced A/T or, in severe cases, can bloc k or restrict the flow of A/T fluid. In either case,
malfunction of the newly serviced A/T may result.
Debris, if present, may build up as A/T fluid enters the c ooler inlet. It will be necessary to back flush the cooler
through the cooler outlet in order to flush out any built up debris.
A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING PROCEDURE
1. Identify the A/T inlet and outlet fluid cooler hoses.
2. Position an oil pan under the A/T inlet and outlet fluid cooler hoses.
3. Disconnect the A/T fluid cooler inlet and outlet rubber hoses from the steel cooler tubes or bypass valve.
NOTE:
Replace the cooler hoses if rubber material from the hose
remains on the tube fitting.
4. Allow any A/T fluid that remains in the cooler hoses to drain into the oil pan.
5. Insert the extension adapter hose of a can of Transmission
Cooler Cleaner (Nissan P/N 999MP-AM006) into the cooler out-
let hose.
CAUTION:
• Wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when spraying the Transmission Cooler Cleaner.
• Spray Transmission Cooler Cleaner only with adequate
ventilation.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• Do not breathe vapors or spray mist.
6. Hold the hose and can as high as possible and spray Transmis- sion Cooler Cleaner in a continuous stream into the cooler outlet
hose until A/T fluid flows out of t he cooler inlet hose for 5 seconds.
7. Insert the tip of an air gun into the end of the cooler outlet hose.
8. Wrap a shop rag around the air gun tip and end of cooler outlet hose.
9. Blow compressed air regulated to 5 - 9 kg/cm
2 (490 - 883 kPa, 71 - 128 psi) through the cooler outlet hose
for 10 seconds to force out any remaining A/T fluid.
10. Repeat steps 5 through 9 three additional times.
11. Position an oil pan under the banjo bolts that connec t the A/T fluid cooler steel lines to the A/T.
12. Remove the banjo bolts. Fluid grade and capacity: Refer to
MA-14
.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTION ....... ........................................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution for Liquid Gasket .....................................3
PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................7
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ............. .....7
Troubleshooting Chart ...............................................7
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS .. .............................9
DESCRIPTION ............................................... .....9
Engine Cooling System ....................................... ......9
Engine Cooling System Schematic .........................10
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................11
ENGINE COOLANT ....................................... ....11
Inspection ............................................................ ....11
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................11
RADIATOR .........................................................14
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ....14
Checking Radiator ...................................................14
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................16
RADIATOR ..................................................... ....16
Component .......................................................... ....16
Removal and Installation .........................................16
COOLING FAN ..................................................18
Component (Models with A/C) ............................. ....18
Component (Models without A/C) ............................18
Removal and Installation .........................................19
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................19
WATER PUMP ..................................................20
Exploded View .........................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
Inspection ................................................................21
THERMOSTAT ..................................................22
Exploded View .........................................................22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
Inspection ................................................................23
WATER OUTLET ..............................................24
Exploded View .........................................................24
Removal and Installation .........................................24
Inspection ................................................................25
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Periodical Maintenance Specification .................. ....26
Radiator ...................................................................26
Thermostat ..............................................................26
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SERVICE INFORMATION .. .........................
27
PRECAUTIONS .................................................27
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
27
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ...................................
27
Precaution for Liquid Gasket ...................................28
PREPARATION .................................................30
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Special Service Tool ...............................................30
Commercial Service Tool .......................................30
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ................32
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ...32
COOLING SYSTEM ...........................................34
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ...34
ENGINE COOLANT ...........................................36
Inspection ............................................................ ...36
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................36
RADIATOR ........................................................39
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ...39
Checking Radiator ..................................................39
Component .............................................................40
Removal and Installation ........................................40
Inspection ...............................................................41
COOLING FAN ..................................................43
Component (Models with A/C) ................................43
Component (Models without A/C) ...........................43
Removal and Installation .........................................44
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ...44
WATER PUMP ...................................................45
Component .......................................................... ...45
Removal and Installation .........................................45
THERMOSTAT ............................................... ...47
Component .......................................................... ...47
Removal and Installation .........................................47
Inspection ............................................................. ...48
WATER OUTLET AND WATER CONTROL
VALVE ...............................................................
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Component .......................................................... ...50
Removal and Installation .........................................51
Inspection ............................................................. ...53
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Standard and Limit ............................................... ...55
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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000005930772
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may from
those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000005930773
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
WS39930000
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Tube pressure Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
KV991J0070
(J-45695)
Coolant Refill Tool Refilling engine cooling system
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
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(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometer Checking concentration of ethylene glycol in
engine coolant
S-NT052
LMA053
S-NT564
NT046
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Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
Radiator cap tester Checking radiator and radiator cap
PBIC0190E
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000005930774
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
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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 engine coolant
mixture ratio —
Engine coolant viscosity —
Poor engine coolant quality — —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Reservoir tank 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 systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
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ENGINE COOLANT
InspectionINFOID:0000000005930777
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:0000000005930778
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
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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-16, "
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)
WBIA0568E
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ENGINE COOLANT
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 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-16, "
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)
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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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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-16, "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-16, "
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
RADIATOR
Checking Radiator CapINFOID:0000000005930779
• 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 ther e is an abnormality in the negative-
pressure valve, or if the open-valve pr essure 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, thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy residue
or foreign material.
Checking RadiatorINFOID:0000000005930780
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)
WBIA0570E
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