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Engine Cooling System (VK45DE): Removal & Installation Infiniti M45 III рестайлинг

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Removal and Installation

WARNINGNever remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from thermostat housing. Wrap a thick cloth around 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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Scheme 9: REMOVAL

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  1. Remove the following parts: Front engine undercover (power tool) Engine room cover (RH and LH): Refer to «Engine Room Cover»(ref-356271-S37574715152010021300000) . Air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly: Refer to «Air Cleaner And Air Duct»(ref-356271-S05926562162010021300000) .
  2. Remove front grille and front grille support. Refer to «Front Grille»(ref-356266-S06452585622010021300000) .
  3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to «ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-356272-S03109454622010021300000) . CAUTION: Perform this step when the engine is cold. Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  4. Remove the A/C piping bracket from left side member, and then move the A/C piping out of the way.
  5. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses from radiator. Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
  6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower) and reservoir tank hose. CAUTION: Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
  7. Remove cooling fan assembly (1). Refer to «COOLING FAN»(ref-356272-S15846262452010021300000) . CAUTION: Never damage or scratch radiator core when removing.
  8. Remove radiator as follows: Remove mounting bracket (RH and LH). Pull the radiator (1) rearward from the vehicle, and then remove the mounting bolts (3) and A/C condenser (2). NOTE: Figure shows right side. Lift up and pull the radiator (4) rearward, and then remove the mounting rubber (lower) (3) from the radiator core support (2). CAUTION: At this time, A/C condenser is on the lower end of radiator front surface. Minimize the movement to the rear side. Lift up the A/C condenser to disengage the lower end of front surface, and then remove the radiator. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage radiator and A/C condenser core. Minimize the lift of A/C condenser to prevent load from being applied to A/C piping. After removing the radiator, place the A/C condenser on the radiator core support to prevent load from being applied to piping. And then, temporarily secure them using a rope to prevent them from being dropped.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

REMOVAL

  1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to «Engine Room Cover»(ref-356271-S37574715152010021300000) .
  2. Remove air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to «Air Cleaner And Air Duct»(ref-356271-S05926562162010021300000) .
  3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to «ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-356272-S03109454622010021300000) .
  4. Disconnect harness connector from cooling fan control module, and move harness to aside.
  5. Remove radiator hose (upper). Refer to «RADIATOR»(ref-356272-S23734032422010021300000) .
  6. Remove cooling fan assembly. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage or scratch on radiator core.

Note the following, and Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONOnly use genuine parts for radiator shroud and cooling fan mounting bolt and observe the specified torque (to prevent radiator from being damaged).
CAUTIONWhen removing water pump, be careful not to get engine coolant on drive belts. Water pump can not be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit. After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leakage using radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool).
  1. Remove following parts: Front engine undercover (power tool) Engine cover: Refer to " «Removal And Installation»(ref-356271-S00500245662010021300000) ". Engine room cover (RH and LH): Refer to «Engine Room Cover»(ref-356271-S37574715152010021300000) . Air duct (inlet): Refer to «Air Cleaner And Air Duct»(ref-356271-S05926562162010021300000) . Alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt: Refer to «Drive Belts»(ref-356271-S33634597102010021300000) .
  2. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-356272-S21215035982010021300000) " and " «Disassembly And Assembly»(ref-356271-S30354377962010021300000) ". CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold. Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  3. Remove water pump pulley.
  4. Remove water pump. Engine coolant will leakage from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready under vehicle. CAUTION: Handle the water pump vane so that it never contact any other parts. Never disassemble water pump.

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Scheme 12: INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
  1. Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on water pump body and vane.
  2. Check there is no looseness in vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
  3. If anything is found, replace water pump.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to «Engine Room Cover»(ref-356271-S37574715152010021300000) .
  2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to " «Component»(ref-356271-S00656576382010021300000) ".
  3. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to «Air Cleaner And Air Duct»(ref-356271-S05926562162010021300000) .
  4. Drain engine coolant from drain plugs on radiator and both side of cylinder block. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-356272-S21215035982010021300000) " and " «Disassembly And Assembly»(ref-356271-S30354377962010021300000) ". CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold. Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
  5. Disconnect water suction hose from water inlet.
  6. Remove water inlet and thermostat. CAUTION: Never disassemble thermostat.
  7. Remove intake manifolds (upper and lower). Refer to " «Component»(ref-356271-S15633627242010021300000) ".
  8. Disconnect radiator hose (upper) from thermostat housing.
  9. Disconnect heater hoses from water outlet and heater pipe.
  10. Remove thermostat housing, water outlet pipe, water connector, water control valve, water outlet, and heater pipe. CAUTION: Never disassemble water control valve.

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Scheme 13: INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
  1. Check that valves both in thermostat and water control valve are completely closing at normal temperature.
  2. Place a thread (A) so that it is caught in the valves of the thermostat (1) and water control valve. Immerse fully in a container (B) filled with water. Heat while stirring. (The example in the figure shows thermostat).
  3. The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the valve opens and falls from the thread.
  4. Continue heating. Check the maximum valve lift. NOTE: The maximum valve lift standard temperature for water control valve is the reference value.
  5. After checking the maximum valve lift, lower the water temperature and check the valve closing temperature. Standard values: WATER CONTROL VALVE SPECIFICATION Thermostat Water control valve Valve opening temperature 80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F) 93.5 - 96.5°C (200 - 206°F) Maximum valve lift More than 10 mm/95°C (0.39 in/203°F) More than 8 mm/108°C (0.31 in/226°F) Valve closing temperature 77°C (171°F) 90°C (194°F)
  6. If the malfunctioning condition, when closing valve at normal temperature, or measured values are out of the standard, replace thermostat and/or water control valve.

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTIONBe careful not to spill engine coolant over engine room. Use rag to absorb engine coolant.

Thermostat and Water Control Valve

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  1. Install thermostat and water control valve with the whole circumference of each flange (A) part fit securely inside rubber ring (1). (The example in the figure shows thermostat).
  2. Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upwards. (The position deviation may be within the range of ±10 degrees)
  3. Install water control valve with the up-mark facing up and the frame center part facing upwards. (The position deviation may be within the range of ±10 degrees)

Water Outlet Pipe and Heater Pipe

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