NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ................................. 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET .......................... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 5
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 5
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 7
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 7
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................... 9
Inspection ................................................................. 9
LEVEL CHECK ..................................................... 9
LEAK CHECK ....................................................... 9
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................ 9
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ........................... 9
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 10
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 10
RADIATOR ................................................................ 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Disassembly and Assembly Radiator Fan ............. 13
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 13
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 13
INSPECTION ......................................................... 13
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP .............................. 13
CHECKING RADIATOR ...................................... 14
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 15
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 15
PREPARATION ................................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 15
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
INSPECTION ...................................................... 18WATER PUMP .......................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 20
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 23
Capacity .................................................................. 23
Thermostat ............................................................. 23
Water Control Valve ................................................ 23
Radiator .................................................................. 23
Tightening Torque ................................................... 23
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PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 24
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ............................... 24
REMOVAL AND LIQUID GASKET ...................... 24
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE... 24
PREPARATION ......................................................... 25
Special Service Tools ............................................. 25
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 26
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 26
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................. 28
Cooling Circuit ........................................................ 28
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 30
Inspection ............................................................... 30
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 30
LEAK CHECK ...................................................... 30
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 30
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 30
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 31
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 32
RADIATOR ................................................................ 33
Removal and Installation ........................................ 33

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REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION .................................................... 33
Disassembly and Assembly Radiator Fan .............. 34
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 34
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 34
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 34
Checking Radiator .................................................. 35
RADIATOR (ALLUMINUM TYPE) ............................. 36
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 36
PREPARATION ................................................... 36
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 36
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 37
INSPECTION ....................................................... 39WATER PUMP ...........................................................40
Removal and Installation .........................................40
REMOVAL ............................................................40
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................40
INSTALLATION ....................................................40
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................41
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING .......................42
Removal and Installation .........................................42
REMOVAL ............................................................42
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................43
INSTALLATION ....................................................43
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ......44
Standard and Limit ..................................................44
CAPACITY ...........................................................44
THERMOSTAT .....................................................44
RADIATOR ...........................................................44
Tightening Torque ...................................................44

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions For Liquid GasketEBS009S9
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET
lAfter removing the mounting bolts and nuts, disconnect and
remove the liquid gasket using a seal cutter.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
lIn areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer
to lightly tap the gasket applied area.
CAUTION:
Ifforsomeunavoidablereasonatoolsuchasaflat-blade
screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating sur-
faces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the
gasket application surface and the mating surface.
lRemove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the gas-
ket application surface, mounting bolts and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the gasket application surface and the mating surface with
white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove adhering
moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach the liquid gasket to the tube presser.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
4. Apply the gasket without breaks to the specified location with the
specified dimensions.
lIf there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
gasket to the groove.
lAs for the bolt holes, normally apply the gasket inside the holes.
Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes. Make sure
to read the instruction in this manual.
lWithin five minutes of gasket application, install the mating com-
ponent.
lIf the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
lDo not retighten after the installation.
lAfter 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill
the engine oil and coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are instructions in this manual, observe them.
PBIC0275E
PBIC0003E
EMA0622D
SEM164F

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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsEBS009SA
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
WS39930000
Tube presserPressing the tube of liquid gasket
EG17650301
Radiator cap tester adapterAdapting radiator cap tester to radiator filler
neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
KV99103510
Radiator plate pliers AInstalling radiator upper and lower tanks
KV99103520
Radiator plate pliers BRemoving radiator upper and lower tanks
S-NT052
S-NT564
S-NT224
S-NT225

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartEBS009SB
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Mechanical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
—— High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper coolant mixture
ratio———
Poor coolant quality — — —
Insufficient coolantCoolant 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
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— OverloadonengineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
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Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items

COOLING SYSTEM
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COOLING SYSTEMPFP:21020
Cooling CircuitEBS009SC
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COOLING SYSTEM
PBIC0524E

ENGINE COOLANT
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ENGINE COOLANTPFP:KQ100
InspectionEBS009SD
LEVEL CHECK
lCheck if the reservoir tank coolant level within MIN to MAX when
engine is cool.
lAdjust coolant if too much or too little.
LEAK CHECK
lTo check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with
atester.
WA RN ING:
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 CoolantEBS009SE
WA RN ING:
lTo avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
lWrap a thick cloth around 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.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and remove
radiator cap.
lBe careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
SMA412B
Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.57bar 1.6 kg/cm2,23psi)
SLC134B
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ENGINE COOLANT
2. Open drain plugs on cylinder block.
3. Remove reservoir tank and drain coolant.
4. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion
or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer toCO-10,
"FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM".
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank, radiator drain plug and cylinder block drain plug.
Apply sealant to the thread of cylinder block drain plug.
lUse Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
2. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
lUse genuine Nissan anti-freeze coolant or equivalent mixed
with water (distilled or demineralized).
Refer toMA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS".
lPour coolant slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8US qt,1-3/4 lmp
qt) a minute to allow air in system to escape.
3. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature without radia-
tor cap installed.
lIf coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install filler cap.
4. Run engine at 3,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle speed
with radiator cap installed.
lRepeat two or three times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
5. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C(122°F).
lCool down using a fan to reduce the time.
lIf necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with coolant.
6. Refill reservoir tank to MAX level line with coolant.
7. Repeat steps 5 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until coolant level no longer drops.
8. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
9. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with
heater temperature controller set at several position between COOL and WARM.
lSound may be noticeable at heater unit.
10. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 5 through 7 until coolant level no
longer drops.
lClean excess coolant from engine.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
KBIA0163E
: 7.8 - 11.8 N·m (0.8 -1.2 kg-m , 69 - 104 in-lb)
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
Approx. 7.1 (6-1/4 Imp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank:
0.6 (1/2 lmp qt )
SMA412B