B ENGINE

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

SECTION CO CO

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CONTENTS
K9K Disassembly and Assembly Radiator Fan ................ 9 F
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 9
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ................................. 2 Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 10 G
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET .......................... 2 Checking Radiator .................................................. 10
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..... 2 RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................... 11
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 11
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3 H
PREPARATION ................................................... 11
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 4 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 4 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................... 6 INSPECTION ...................................................... 14 I
Inspection ................................................................. 6 WATER PUMP .......................................................... 15
LEVEL CHECK ..................................................... 6 Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
LEAK CHECK ....................................................... 6 REMOVAL ........................................................... 15 J
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................ 6 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 15
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ........................... 6 INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 6 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 16
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ........................... 7 K
WATER OUTLET ...................................................... 17
RADIATOR .................................................................. 8 Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8 REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8 INSTALLATION ................................................... 17 L
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9

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 PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions For Liquid Gasket EBS00Q3C

REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET

● After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, separate the mating
surface using a seal cutter and remove the liquid gasket.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
● In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer
to lightly tap the gasket applied area.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason a tool such as a flat-bladed
screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating
surfaces.
PBIC0275E

LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Using a scraper, remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the
gasket application surface and the mating surface.
● Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
gasket 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.
PBIC0003E

4. Apply the gasket without breaks to the specified location with the
specified dimensions.
● If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
gasket to the groove.

EMA0622D

● As for the bolt holes, normally apply the gasket inside the
holes. If specified, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the instruction in this manual.
● Within five minutes of gasket application, install the mating
component.
● If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.

● Do not retighten after the installation.

● After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill

the engine oil and coolant.
CAUTION: SEM159F
If there are instructions in this manual, observe them.

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 PREPARATION
[K9K]
PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools EBS00OGZ

NISSAN tool number

(RENAULT too number) Description CO
Tool name
WS39930000 Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
( — )
C
Tube pressure

D
S-NT052

EG17650301 Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator filler

( — ) neck
E
Radiator cap tester adapter a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
F
Unit: mm (in)

S-NT564

KV99103510 Installing radiator upper and lower tanks G

( — )
Radiator plate pliers A
H

S-NT224
I
KV99103520 Removing radiator upper and lower tanks
( — )
Radiator plate pliers B
J

K
S-NT225

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 OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
[K9K]
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS PFP:00012

Troubleshooting Chart EBS00OH0

Symptom Check items

Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
Thermostat stuck closed —
Dust contamination or
Poor heat transfer Damaged fins paper clogging —
Mechanical damage
Clogged radiator cooling Excess foreign material
tube (rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Reduced air flow High resistance to fan rota- — —
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper coolant mixture
Cooling sys- — — —
ratio
tem parts
malfunction Poor coolant quality — — —
Loose clamp
Cooling hose
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Loose
Radiator cap
Poor sealing
Coolant leaks
O-ring for damage, deterio-
Insufficient coolant ration or improper fitting
Radiator
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Cylinder head deterioration
Exhaust gas leaks into
Overflowing reservoir tank Cylinder head gasket dete-
cooling system
rioration

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 OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Symptom Check items
A
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
Abusive driving CO
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
— Overload on engine C
Powertrain system mal-
function
Installed improper size
Except cool- —
wheels and tires D
ing system
parts mal- Dragging brakes
function
Improper ignition timing
E
Blocked bumper —
Installed car brassiere
Blocked radiator grille Mud contamination or F
Blocked or restricted air paper clogging —
flow
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser G
—
Installed large fog lamp

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 ENGINE COOLANT
[K9K]
ENGINE COOLANT PFP:KQ100

Inspection EBS00OH2

LEVEL CHECK
● Check if the reservoir tank coolant level is within MIN to MAX
when engine is cool.
● Adjust coolant if too much or too little.

SMA412B

LEAK CHECK
To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with a
tester.
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm2 , 23 psi)
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping
from the radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage. SLC134B

Changing Engine Coolant EBS00OH3

WARNING:
● To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
● Wrap 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. Remove engine undercover.
2. Disconnect lower radiator hose, and remove radiator cap.
3. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
4. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion
or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer to CO-7,
"FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .

MBIB0534E

REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT

1. Install reservoir tank, radiator lower hose and radiator upper hose.

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 ENGINE COOLANT
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2. Fill radiator slowly with coolant until coolant spills from radiator
cap holes. A
CAUTION:
If the filling rate is too fast, this could lead to air being
mixed in the coolant. Be sure to fill the coolant slowly CO
according to the rate indicated above.
● Use genuine Nissan anti-freeze coolant or equivalent mixed
with water (distilled or demineralized).
C
Refer to MA-24, “RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS”.
SMA182B
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank): D
6.56 (5-3/4 Imp qt)

Reservoir tank : 0.9 (3/4 lmp qt) E

● Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly of less than
2 (1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute to allow air in system to escape.
3. Fill reservoir tank to specified level. F
4. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature without radia-
tor cap installed.
● If coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install filler cap. G
5. Run engine at 3,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle speed
with radiator cap installed. SMA412B

● Repeat two or three times. H

Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
6. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).
I
● Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
● If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with coolant.
7. Refill reservoir tank to MAX level line with coolant. J
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until coolant level no longer drops.
9. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
10. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with K
heater temperature controller set at several position between COOL and WARM.
● Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
11. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 5 through 7 until coolant level no L
longer drops.
● Clean excess coolant from engine.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM M
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.
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.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

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 RADIATOR
[K9K]
RADIATOR PFP:21400

Removal and Installation EBS00OH4

MBIB0535E

Radiator upper mounting bracket

1. 2. Mounting rubber 3. Radiator cap
(RH side)
Radiator upper mounting bracket
4. 5. Mounting rubber 6. Radiator lower core support
(LH side)
7. Radiator 8. Clamp 9. Radiator hose (lower)
10. Radiator hose (upper) 11. Radiator fan assembly 12. Reservoir tank hose
13. Bracket 14. Reservoir tank hose 15. Reservoir tank
16. Reservoir tank cap

WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to
allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-17, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove air cleaner case and air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-20, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Remove reservoir tank hose bracket bolt from radiator upper mounting bracket (RH side).
4. Remove radiator fan motor harnesses.
5. Remove engine undercover.
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-6, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
7. Disconnect radiator upper hose, reservoir tank hose and mounting bracket.
8. Remove radiator and radiator fan assembly.
CAUTION:
● Do not damage or scratch radiator core when removing.
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 RADIATOR
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INSTALLATION
● Reinstall any parts removed in reverse order of removal. A
● Check for engine coolant leaks. Refer to CO-6, "LEAK CHECK" .
Disassembly and Assembly Radiator Fan EBS00OH5
CO

J
MBIB0536E

1. Radiator fan motors 2. Radiator fan shroud 3. Radiator fan

4. Clip K

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove radiator fan and shroud assembly. L
2. Remove radiator fan as shown.

MBIB0537E

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 RADIATOR
[K9K]

MBIB0538E

3. Remove fan motor from fan shroud.

ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Checking Radiator Cap EBS00OH6

● Make sure there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of the radiator cap negative-pressure valve.
● Make sure there are no unusualness in the opening and closing
conditions of the negative-pressure valve.
● Pull the negative pressure valve to open it.
● Make sure it closes completely when released.

SMA967B

● Check radiator cap relief pressure.

Standard:
78 - 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 11 - 14
psi)
Limit:
59 kPa (0.59 bar, 0.6 kg/cm2 , 9 psi)
● When connecting the radiator cap to the tester, apply water or
LLC to the cap seal part.
SLC135B
● Replace the radiator cap if there is an unusualness in the nega-
tive-pressure valve, or if the relief pressure is outside of the limit.
Checking Radiator EBS00OH7

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

● Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.
● When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as radiator 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.
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.
● Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar 5 kg/cm2 , 71psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm
(11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surface once per minute until no water sprays out.

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 RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
[K9K]
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) PFP:21460
A
Disassembly and Assembly EBS00OH8

CO

SLC882AB
G

PREPARATION
1. Attach the spacer to the tip of the radiator plate pliers A. H
Spacer specification: 1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick x 18 mm (0.71 in)
wide x 8.5 mm (0.335 in) long.
2. Make sure that when radiator plate pliers A are closed dimen- I
sion H′′ is approx. 7.6 mm (0.299 in).
3. Adjust dimension H′′ with the spacer, if necessary.
J

SLC655C K
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove tank with Tool.
L

SLC903

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 RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
[K9K]
Grip the crimped edge and bend it upwards so that Tool slips
●
off.
Do not bend excessively.

SLC893

● In areas where Tool cannot be used, use a screwdriver to bend

the edge up.
Be careful not to damage tank.

SLC930

2. Make sure the edge stands straight up.

3. Remove oil cooler from tank. (A/T model only)

SLC931

ASSEMBLY
1. Install oil cooler. (A/T model only)
Pay attention to direction of conical washer.

SLC894

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 RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
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2. Clean contact portion of tank.
A

CO

SLC932

D
3. Install sealing rubber.
Push it in with fingers.
Be careful not to twist sealing rubber.
E

G
SLC917A

4. Caulk tank in specified sequence with Tool. H

SLC904 K

SLC896

● Use pliers in the locations where Tool cannot be used.

SLC897

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 RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
[K9K]
5. Make sure that the rim is completely crimped down.
Standard height “H” : 8.0 - 8.4 mm (0.315 - 0.331 in)
6. Confirm that there is no leakage.
Refer to Inspection.

SLC554A

INSPECTION
1. Apply pressure with Tool.
Specified pressure value
: 157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm2 , 23 psi)
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of the hose coming undone while under
pressure, securely fasten it down with a hose clamp.
Attach a hose to the oil cooler as well. (A/T model only)

SLC933

2. Check for leakage.

SLC934

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 WATER PUMP
[K9K]
WATER PUMP PFP:21020
A
Removal and Installation EBS00OH9

CO

MBIB0540E
G

1. Water pump 2. Gasket 3. Cylinder block

WARNING: H
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
coolant escaping from the radiator.
REMOVAL I
1. Remove the following parts.
● Battery ground cable
J
● Undercover

● RH front wheel

2. Remove right side splash cover. K

3. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-18, "DRIVE BELTS" .
4. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-6, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION: L
Perform when engine is cold.
5. Remove timing belt and inner cover. Refer to EM-37, "TIMING BELT" .
6. Remove the water pump. M
● Coolant will leak from the cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.

CAUTION:
● Handle the water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.

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

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

● Visually make sure there is no significant dirt or rusting 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.
● If there are any unusualness, replace the water pump assembly.

MBIB0546E

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 WATER PUMP
[K9K]
INSTALLATION
● Install in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
● Check for engine coolant leaks using radiator cap tester. Refer to CO-6, "LEAK CHECK" .

CO-16
 WATER OUTLET
[K9K]
WATER OUTLET PFP:11060
A
Removal and Installation EBS00OI9

CO

MBIB0547E

1. Clip 2. Gasket 3. Reservoir tank hose J

4. Radiator upper hose 5. Water outlet 6. O-ring
7. Water temperature sensor 8. Heater hose
K
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to EM-17, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove air cleaner case and air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-20, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" . L
3. Remove rear engine slinger. Refer to EM-44, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove vacuum hose.
5. Remove vacuum pump. Refer to EM-34, "VACUUM PUMP" . M
6. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-6, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
7. Remove radiator upper hose. Refer to CO-8, "RADIATOR" .
8. Remove heater hose.
9. Disconnect reservoir tank hose. Refer to CO-8, "RADIATOR" .
10. Remove water outlet.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CO-17
WATER OUTLET
[K9K]

CO-18