Engine Cooling System: Section
Engine Cooling System: Section
Engine Cooling System: Section
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SECTION
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM C
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CONTENTS
HR16DE RADIATOR CAP ........................................................12 F
RADIATOR CAP : Inspection ..................................12
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2
RADIATOR .................................................................12
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PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 RADIATOR : Inspection ...........................................12
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 14
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 H
RADIATOR ........................................................ 14
PREPARATION ............................................ 3 Exploded View .........................................................14
Removal and Installation .........................................14
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PREPARATION ................................................... 3
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3 COOLING FAN .................................................. 17
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 3 Exploded View .........................................................17
Removal and Installation .........................................17 J
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................. 4 Disassembly and Assembly .....................................18
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000009515764
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 SR 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 SR 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 three minutes before performing any service.
PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000009444910
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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.) C
Tool name
KV991J0070 Refilling engine cooling system
(J-45695) D
Coolant refill tool
LMA053
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EG17650301 Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap
(J-33984-A) and radiator filler neck
Radiator cap tester adapter a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia. G
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
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S-NT564
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Radiator cap tester Checking radiator and radiator cap
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
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M/T models
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CVT models
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M/T models
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CVT models
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000009444914
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COOLANT
Inspection INFOID:0000000009444915
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WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
1. Remove front under cover. Refer to EXT-25, "FRONT UNDER COVER : Removal and Installation".
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3. Open radiator drain plug (A) at the bottom of radiator, and then
remove radiator cap.
(A): Suitable hose
: Front E
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on the drive belt. F
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4. It is necessary to drain the cylinder block when draining all of engine coolant in the system. To drain the
cylinder block, open the water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant". H
5. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
Refer to CO-14, "Exploded View".
6. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, I
flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "Flushing Cooling System".
Refilling INFOID:0000000009509400
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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 engine coolant and water. K
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance
Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants".
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Radiator drain plug : Refer to CO-14, "Exploded View".
2. If disconnected, reattach the upper radiator hose at the engine side.
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3. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
Compressed air
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: 549 - 824 kPa (5.6 - 8.4 kg/cm2,
supply pressure 80 - 119 psi)
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. Engine coolant will be visible rising in the refill hose. Once the refill
hose is full of engine coolant, close the ball valve. This will purge any air trapped in the refill hose.
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 bring the vacuum to the specified amount. Recheck for any leaks.
10. Place the engine coolant container (with the refill hose inserted) at the same level as the top of the radia-
tor. Then open the ball valve on the refill hose so the engine coolant will be drawn up to fill the cooling sys-
tem. The cooling system is full when the vacuum gauge reads zero.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the engine 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 top up the system as necessary.
13. Install the front under cover. Refer to EXT-25, "FRONT UNDER COVER : Exploded View".
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1. Install radiator drain plug and reservoir tank, if removed.
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5. Fill radiator until engine coolant flows out of the disconnected heater hose and then reconnect the heater H
hose.
6. Finish filling the engine and reservoir tank with water and reinstall the radiator cap.
7. Install air duct in between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EM-26, "Removal I
and Installation".
8. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
9. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load. J
10. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
11. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant".
12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 until clear water begins to drain from radiator. K
SMA967B
• Check radiator cap relief pressure using suitable tool (A) and Tool
(B).
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. I
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
• Insert the radiator hose (1) all the way to the stopper (2) or by 33 mm (1.30 in) (hose without a stopper) as
shown. J
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• The angle (b) created by the hose clamp pawl and the specified
line (A) must be within ±30° as shown.
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• To install hose clamps (1), check that the dimension (A) from the
end of the hose clamp on the radiator hose to the hose clamp is
within the reference value.
CAUTION:
• When installing do not damage or scratch radiator core or A/C
condenser.
• Replace water hose clamp if it is removed.
• Use only Genuine NISSAN bolts for the cooling fan assembly JPBIA3527ZZ
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REMOVAL
WARNING: J
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
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NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant". L
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt. M
2. Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-69, "Exploded View".
3. Remove the front grille. Refer toEXT-21, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-14, "Exploded View". N
5. Disconnect harness connector from fan motor, and move harness aside.
6. Remove radiator core support (upper). Refer to DLK-122, "RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT UPPER :
Removal and Installation". O
7. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-17, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch the radiator. P
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Only use Genuine NISSAN parts for the fan shroud bolt.
NOTE:
Cooling fan assembly is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to EC-35, "COOLING FAN CONTROL : System
Description".
Revision: April 2013 CO-17 2014 Note
COOLING FAN
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [HR16DE]
Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000009444925
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cooling fan nut, and then remove the cooling fan.
2. Remove fan motor.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cooling fan and shroud
Inspect cooling fan and shroud for nicks, cracks, breaks and warping. Replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Apply Genuine NISSAN high strength thread locking sealant on fan motor shaft.
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WARNING: I
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
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REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant".
CAUTION: K
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Remove front wheel and tire (RH) using power tool. Refer to WT-5, "Adjustment". L
3. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation".
4. Loosen water pump pulley bolts before loosening belt tension of drive belt.
5. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation". M
6. Remove water pump pulley.
7. Remove water pump.
• Loosen water pump bolts in reverse order as shown. N
• Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a recep-
tacle ready below.
CAUTION: O
• Do not allow water pump vane to contact any other parts.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and must be
replaced as an assembly.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten water pump bolts in order as shown.
CAUTION:
• Do not allow the water pump vane to contact any other parts.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as
an assembly.
• Do not reuse gasket.
• Sealing surface must be clean and free of dents or flaws.
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WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a J
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant". K
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt. L
2. Remove air duct. Refer to EM-26, "Exploded View".
3. Disconnect radiator hose (lower) from water inlet. Refer to CO-14, "Exploded View".
4. Remove water inlet, thermostat, and rubber ring. M
NOTE:
Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
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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 O
stirring.
• The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the
valve opens and falls from the thread. P
• Continue heating. Check the full open valve lift amount.
• After checking the maximum valve lift amount, lower the water
temperature and check the valve closing temperature.
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• Install thermostat (2) into the cylinder block (1) with jiggle valve (A)
facing upward.
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Water Inlet
After installation, attach the water inlet clip (A) on the oil level gauge
guide (1) positioned at location (B) as shown.
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CVT model
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WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a CO
quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing. C
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "Draining Engine Coolant". D
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
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2. Remove air ducts and air cleaner assembly. Refer to EM-26, "Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect radiator hose (upper). Refer to CO-14, "Exploded View".
4. Disconnect harness connector from engine coolant temperature sensor. F
5. Disconnect water hoses and heater hoses from water outlet.
6. Remove water outlet.
7. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor from water outlet, if necessary. G
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels, including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants". I
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leaks.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leaks
at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leaks at connection points. J
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide K
may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop
after hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leaks of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids, including
engine oil and engine coolant. L
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels, including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec-
ified level, if necessary. M
• Summary of the inspection items:
Radiator
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Thermostat
Standard