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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) AIR BAG and SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER .................................................................. 2
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 2
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 2
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 6
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 6
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 8
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 8
System Drawing ....................................................... 9
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 10
Inspection ............................................................... 10
LEVEL CHECK ................................................... 10
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS... 10
CHECKING RESERVOIR CAP ........................... 10
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP .............................. 10
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 10
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 10
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT .........................11
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ..........................11
RADIATOR ................................................................ 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 14

Checking Radiator .................................................. 14
ENGINE COOLING FAN ........................................... 15
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 15
Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type) ....... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 18
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING ...................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 21
Standard and Limit .................................................. 21
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) .................................................................. 21
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 21
RADIATOR .......................................................... 21

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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) AIR BAG and SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as AIR BAG and SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Manual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.

Precautions for Liquid Gasket

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REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface
and remove the old liquid gasket sealing using Tool.
Tool number

: KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
Tap the seal cutter to insert it.
In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it.

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LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1.

2.

Remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application

surface and the mating surface using suitable tool.
Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering
moisture, grease and foreign material.

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3.

Attach the liquid gasket tube to the Tool.

Tool number

4.

: WS39930000 (

Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-45, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location
with the specified dimensions.

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If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the

liquid gasket to the groove.
As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside
the holes. If specified in the procedure, it should also be
applied outside the holes.
Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mating component.
If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
Do not retighten after the installation.
Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling the
engine with engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.

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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service Tools

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
Description
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
KV10111100
(J-37228)
Seal cutter

Removing steel oil pan and rear timing chain

case

NT046

WS39930000
( )
Tube pressure

Pressing the tube of liquid gasket

S-NT052

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)
S-NT564

(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometer

Checking concentration of ethylene glycol in

engine coolant

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Commercial Service Tools

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Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

Radiator cap tester

Checking radiator and radiator cap

PBIC1982E

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Tool name

Description

Coolant system tester adapter

Adapting radiator cap tester to reservoir filler

neck

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Coolant system tester adapter

Adapting radiator cap tester to reservoir cap

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting Chart

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Symptom

Check items

Water pump malfunction

Worn or loose drive belt

Thermostat stuck closed

Dust contamination or
paper clogging

Damaged fins

Physical damage

Poor heat transfer

Clogged radiator cooling
tube

Excess foreign material

(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)

Water cut valve malfunction

Excess foreign material

(rust, dirt, sand, etc.), physical damage

Cooling fan does not operate

Reduced air flow

High resistance to fan rotation

Fan assembly

Damaged fan blades

Cooling system parts
malfunction

Damaged radiator shroud

Improper engine coolant

mixture ratio

Poor engine coolant quality

Engine coolant density

Loose clamp

Cooling hose
Water pump

Cracked hose
Poor sealing
Loose

Radiator cap
Engine coolant leaks

Poor sealing
O-ring for damage, deterioration or improper fitting

Insufficient engine coolant

Radiator

Cracked radiator tank

Cracked radiator core

Reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank

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Exhaust gas leaks into

cooling system

Cracked reservoir tank

Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deterioration

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Symptom

Check items
High engine rpm under no
load
Abusive driving

Driving in low gear for

extended time

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Driving at extremely high

speed

Overload on engine

Installed improper size

wheels and tires

Except cooling system

parts malfunction

Powertrain system malfunction

Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked bumper

Installed car brassiere

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked or restricted air
flow
Blocked radiator

Mud contamination or
paper clogging

Blocked condenser

Blocked air flow

Installed large fog lamp

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COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling Circuit

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System Drawing

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ENGINE COOLANT
Inspection

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LEVEL CHECK

Check if the engine coolant reservoir tank level is within MIN to

MAX level when engine is cool.
Adjust engine coolant level as necessary.

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CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS

WARNING:
Never remove the radiator or reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from
high-pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator or reservoir.

To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system at

the reservoir filler neck using suitable tool and Tool.
Tool number

: EG17650301 (J-33984-A)

Leakage test pressure

: 137 kPa (1.4 kg/cm, 20 psi)

CAUTION:
Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
NOTE:
In case that engine coolant decreases, replenish cooling system
with engine coolant.
If any concerns are found, repair or replace damaged parts.

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CHECKING RESERVOIR CAP

Check reservoir cap relief pressure using suitable tool and Tool.
Tool number
Standard

: EG17650301 (J-33984-A)

: 95 - 125 kPa (0.97 - 1.28 kg/cm2 , 14 - 18

psi)

NOTE:
Apply engine coolant to the cap seal.
Replace the reservoir cap if there is any damage in the negative-pressure valve, or if the open-valve pressure is outside of
the limit.

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CHECKING RADIATOR CAP

Inspect the radiator cap.
NOTE:
Thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy residue or foreign material.

Replace the cap if the metal plunger cannot be seen around the edge of the black rubber gasket.

Replace the cap if deposits of waxy residue or other foreign material are on the black rubber gasket or the
metal retainer.

Changing Engine Coolant

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Refer to MA-13, "Changing Engine Coolant" .

DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT

Refer to MA-13, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
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REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
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Refer to MA-14, "REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT" .

FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM

Refer to MA-15, "FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .

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RADIATOR
Removal and Installation

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1.

Radiator

2.

Bolt

3.

Mounting rubber

4.

A/T fluid cooler hose

5.

Radiator hose (lower)

6.

Flaps

7.

Radiator shroud (upper)

8.

Radiator shroud (lower)

9.

Drain plug

10. Radiator hose (upper)

11. Reservoir tank hose

13. Reservoir tank

14. Reservoir tank cap

12. By-pass hose

WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator.

REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-11, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to MA-13, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation" .
4. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses.
Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
5. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses from radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not allow coolant to contact drive belts.

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6.

Remove the lower radiator shroud.

Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearwards and
down to remove.

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7.

Remove the radiator shroud upper bolts and remove the radiator
shroud upper.
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8.

Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets.

NOTE:
Lift A/C condenser up and forward to remove from radiator.

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9.

Remove A/T oil cooler bolts and oil cooler from radiator and
position aside.

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10. Lift up and remove the radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and
radiator core when removing.

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS" .
Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant and A/T fluid.

Checking Radiator

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Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.

When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and electrical 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 surfaces.
3. Stop washing when dirt and debris no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (5 kg/cm2 , 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.8
in).
Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces until no water sprays out.

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ENGINE COOLING FAN
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type)

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1.

Cooling fan

4.

Cooling fan pulley

2.

Fan coupling

3.

Fan bracket

REMOVAL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation" .
Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
Remove the lower radiator shroud. Refer to CO-12, "Removal and Installation" .
Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-12, "Removal and Installation" .
Remove the cooling fan.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Fan Coupling
Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage and bimetal conditions.

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Fan Bracket

Visually check that there is no significant looseness in the fan

bracket shaft, and that it turns smoothly by hand.
If there are any unusual concerns, replace the cooling fan pulley.

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Install cooling fan with its front mark F facing front of engine. Refer to CO-15, "Removal and Installation
(Crankshaft Driven Type)" .

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of the engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS" .

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Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there are no leaks of the engine coolant.

Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type)

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REMOVAL
1.
2.
3.

Remove front grille. Refer to EI-18, "Removal and Installation" .

Disconnect harness connector from fan motor.
Remove the bolt and remove the fan grille and motor assembly.

WBIA0518E

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-437, "Cooling Fan Operation" .

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WATER PUMP
Removal and Installation

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1.

Gasket

2.

Water pump

3.

Water pump pulley

CAUTION:

When removing water pump, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belt.

Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.

REMOVAL
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Drain engine coolant so that no engine coolant comes out from water pump fitting hole. Refer to MA-13,
"DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation" .
Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-12, "Removal and Installation" .
Remove the water pump pulley.
Remove the water pump.
Engine coolant will leak from the cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
CAUTION:
Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rust on the water

pump body and vane.
Make sure there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it
turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
Replace the water pump, if necessary.

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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WATER PUMP

After installation bleed the air from the cooling system. Refer to MA-14, "REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT"
.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS" .
Start and warm up engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant.

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THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
Removal and Installation

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1.

Heater pipe

2.

Gasket

3.

Water outlet

4.

Gasket

5.

O-ring

6.

O-ring

7.

Thermostat housing

8.

Rubber ring

9.

Thermostat

10.

Water inlet

11.

Water suction hose

12.

Water suction pipe

13.

Gasket

14.

Heater pipe

REMOVAL
Removal of Thermostat
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to MA-13, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation" .
Remove the engine room cover using power tool.
Disconnect the water suction hose from the water inlet.
Remove the water inlet and thermostat.

Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and Heater Pipe

1.
2.

Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-15, "Removal and Installation" .

Remove the thermostat housing, water outlet and heater pipe.

Removal of Water Cut Valve

1.

Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to MA-13, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation" .
Remove the engine room cover using power tool.
Disconnect the heater hose (heater core side).
Remove the heater hose bracket.
Disconnect the water cut valve connector.
Remove the water cut valve.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Place a thread so that it is caught in the valve of the thermostat.

Immerse fully in a container 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 lift amount.
After checking the full-open lift amount, lower the water temperature and check the valve closing temperature.

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Standard values:
Thermostat
Valve opening temperature

80 - 84C (176 - 183 F)

Full-open lift amount

More than 10 mm/ 95C (0.39 in/ 203F)

Valve closing temperature

77C (171F) or higher

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Installation of Thermostat

Install the thermostat with the whole circumference of each

flange part fit securely inside the rubber ring as shown.
Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing upwards.

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Installation of Water Outlet Pipe and Heater Pipe

First apply a neutral detergent to the O-rings, then quickly insert the insertion parts of the water outlet pipe and
heater pipe into the installation holes.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of the engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS" .
Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Standard and Limit

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ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)

Unit:
Engine coolant capacity with reservoir tank ("MAX" level)

(US gal, Imp gal)

14.4 (3 3/4, 3 1/8)

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THERMOSTAT
Valve opening temperature

80 - 84C (176 - 183F)

Maximum valve lift

More than 10 mm/95C (0.39 in/203F)

Valve closing temperature

77C (171F) or higher

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Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
Reservoir cap relief pressure

Standard

95 - 125 (0.97- 1.28, 14 - 18)

Leakage test pressure

137 (1.4, 20)

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