Engine Cooling System: Section
Engine Cooling System: Section
Engine Cooling System: Section
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM C
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CONTENTS
KA24DE RADIATOR ........................................................ 11 F
Component ..............................................................11
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 Removal and Installation .........................................11
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PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 COOLING FAN .................................................. 14
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Type) .......................................................................14
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type) H
Precaution for Liquid Gasket ..................................... 2 (Models with A/C) ....................................................15
PREPARATION ................................................... 4 WATER PUMP .................................................. 16 I
Special Service Tool ................................................. 4 Removal ..................................................................16
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 4 Inspection ................................................................17
Installation ...............................................................17
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .................. 5 J
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................... 5 THERMOSTAT .................................................. 19
Removal ..................................................................19
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................ 7 Inspection ................................................................19 K
Cooling Circuit ........................................................... 7 Installation ...............................................................19
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................ 8 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
System Inspection ..................................................... 8 L
(SDS) ................................................................. 21
Changing Engine Coolant ......................................... 9
Standard and Limit ..................................................21
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000008944991
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. 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 har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for Liquid Gasket INFOID:0000000008944992
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• If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply liq-
uid gasket to the groove.
• As for the bolt holes, normally apply liquid gasket inside the E
holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the text of service manual.
• Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat- F
ing component.
• If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
• Do not retighten nuts or bolts after the installation.
• After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill G
engine oil and engine coolant.
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CAUTION:
If there are more specific instructions in the procedures contained in this manual concerning liquid H
gasket application, observe them.
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
WS39930000 Pressing the tube of liquid gasket.
( — )
Tube presser
NT052
NT564
NT046
PIIB1407E
PBIC1982E
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Symptom Check items
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
Thermostat stuck closed Coolant circulation C
Dust contamination or rock
Poor heat transfer Damaged fins clogging —
Mechanical damage D
Clogged radiator cooling Excess foreign material
tube (rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Fan coupling does not oper- E
ate
Reduced air flow High resistance to fan rota- Fan and coupling —
tion F
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — Radiator shroud —
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Improper coolant mixture
Cooling sys- — Coolant mixture ratio —
ratio
tem parts
malfunction Poor coolant quality — Periodic maintenance —
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Loose clamp
Cooling hose
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing I
Loose
Radiator cap
Poor sealing
Coolant leaks J
O-ring for damage, deterio-
Insufficient coolant ration or improper fitting
Radiator
Cracked radiator tank
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Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Cylinder head deterioration L
Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
Overflowing reservoir tank Cylinder head gasket deteri-
ing system
oration
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WARNING:
• Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pres-
sure coolant escaping from the radiator.
• Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to
escape. Carefully remove the radiator cap by turning it all the way.
LEVEL CHECK
• Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within MIN to
MAX when engine is cool.
• Refill engine coolant if necessary. Refer to CO-9, "Changing
Engine Coolant".
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• Pull the negative pressure valve to open it.
Check that it closes completely when released.
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When draining all engine coolant in the system, also perform the following steps.
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2. Open cylinder block drain plug. Refer to EM-53, "Component".
3. Remove reservoir tank, drain engine coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
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If contaminated, flush engine cooling system.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank. N
• If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-53,
"Component".
2. Install the radiator drain plug. O
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring.
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Radiator drain plug: : 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
3. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
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5. Start engine and warm it up until it reaches normal operating temperature (10 minutes maximum).
• If engine coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install radiator cap.
6. Keep racing at 2000-2500 rpm and refill through reservoir tank filler until engine coolant level stabilizes on
MAX. Close reservoir tank cap and continue warm up until thermostat is opened (check the radiator
hose).
CAUTION:
Watch engine coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
7. Stop the engine. After it has completely cooled down (using a fan to reduce the time), start engine and
keep it at idling.
8. Check the engine coolant level and refill engine coolant only through reservoir tank filler.
9. If the engine coolant level lowered, repeat steps 4 through 7 checking that engine coolant level on reser-
voir tank is stabilized on MAX.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between COOL and WARM.
• Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 7 until engine coolant level
no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill radiator and
reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap and reservoir tank cap.
2. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
4. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
5. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-9.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
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1. Radiator mounting bracket (upper) 2. Radiator filler cap 3. Radiator mounting rubber (upper) K
4. Radiator seal (upper) 5. Radiator 6. Radiator seal (lower)
7. Radiator mounting rubber (lower) 8. Radiator drain plug O-ring 9. Radiator drain plug
10. Radiator hose clamps (lower) 11. Radiator hose clamps (upper) 12. Radiator hose clip (upper) L
13. Radiator hose (upper) 14. Radiator hose clamps (lower) 15. Radiator hose (lower)
16. Radiator tube (lower) 17. Radiator hose (lower) 18. Radiator shroud (upper)
19. Radiator shroud (lower) 20. Reservoir tank 21. Reservoir tank hose clamps M
22. Reservoir tank hose 23. Reservoir tank filler cap Front
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap and/or reservoir tank cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur O
from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator and/or reservoir tank.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
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ing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
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3. Disconnect reservoir tank hose and remove reservoir tank.
4. Disconnect radiator hose (upper and lower).
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
5. Remove front air duct.
6. Remove radiator shroud (lower).
7. Remove radiator shroud (upper).
8. Remove radiator mounting brackets (upper).
9. Remove radiator.
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser (if equipped) and radiator core when removing.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Checking Reservoir Tank Cap
• Inspect valve seat of reservoir tank 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.
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• Replace reservoir tank cap if there is an unusualness in negative pressure valve, or if the relief pressure falls
below the limit.
CAUTION:
When installing a radiator cap and reservoir tank cap, thoroughly wipe out the radiator and reservoir
tank filler neck to remove any waxy residue or foreign material.
Checking Radiator
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.
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NOTE:
• Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins. A
• When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator shroud
and horns. Then tape the harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downwards. CO
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surface once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downwards. C
NOTE:
Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm2, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm
(11.8 in). D
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. E
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Do not release the drive belt tension by removing the fan/water pump pulley.
• Fan coupling cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit. If front mark F is present,
install fan so that side marked F faces the front.
1. Remove the front air duct.
2. Remove the power steering pump belt, generator belt and A/C compressor drive belt, if equipped. Refer to
EM-16, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the cooling fan (6) and fan coupling (5).
• 1 - 4: Tightening sequence
• (7): Water pump pulley
• (A): Front mark
• (B): Cooling fan bolts
• (C): Fan coupling nuts
• : Front
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• After assembly, verify the cooling fan does not wobble or flap while
the engine is running.
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
• Install the drive belt only after the fan and fan coupling to water pump flange bolts/nuts have been
properly tightened.
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1. Cooling fan 2. Cooling fan shroud bracket (lower) 3. Cooling fan shroud
4. Cooling fan motor 5. Cooling fan shroud bracket (upper) A. Apply on cooling fan motor shaft M
Front
REMOVAL N
1. Remove front grille. Refer to EI-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect harness connector from cooling fan motor, and move it aside.
3. Remove cooling fan bolts and remove cooling fan assembly (motor driven type). O
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch A/C condenser when removing.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Cooling fan (motor driven type) is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-116, "Diagnosis Procedure".
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CAUTION:
• When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get coolant on drive belts.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
• After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely. Check for leaks using radiator cap
tester.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Remove engine under cover.
2. Drain coolant from engine. Refer to CO-9, "Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Remove the front air duct.
4. Remove fan coupling with cooling fan.
5. Remove power steering pump drive belt, generator drive belt, and A/C compressor drive belt, if equipped.
Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation".
6. Remove water pump pulley.
7. Remove water pump.
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• Check body assembly for rust or corrosion.
• Check for rough operation due to excessive end play.
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1. Use a scraper to remove liquid gasket from water pump.
• Also remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface
of cylinder block. F
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• Be careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment.
• Use a rag to absorb excess coolant.
• When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from
spilling. C
1. Remove the engine under cover.
2. Drain coolant from engine. Refer to CO-9, "Changing Engine Coolant".
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3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly.
4. Remove water hose from water inlet housing.
5. Remove water inlet housing bolts (A), water inlet housing (2) E
and thermostat (1).
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1. Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from water inlet.
• Also remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of front cover.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of
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water inlet.
• Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
Refer to GI-45, "Recommended Chemical Product and
Sealant". O
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4. Install water inlet housing (2) and tighten water inlet housing
bolts (A) to specification.
• (1): Thermostat
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