Engine Cooling System: Removal & Installation Nissan Armada I

REMOVAL

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1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S39160149112006052500000) .
2. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to «DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-233319-S09209346902006052500000) .
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S11402286492006052500000) .
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.
6. Remove the lower radiator shroud. Release the tabs, pull lower radiator shroud rearwards and down to remove.
7. Remove the radiator shroud upper bolts and remove the radiator shroud upper.
8. Remove the A/C condenser bolts and brackets. NOTE: Lift A/C condenser up and forward to remove from radiator.
9. Remove A/T oil cooler bolts and oil cooler from radiator and position aside.
10. Lift up and remove the radiator. CAUTION: Do not damage or scratch air conditioner condenser and radiator core when removing.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S11402286492006052500000) .
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the lower radiator shroud. Refer to «Removal and Installation»(ref-233257-S30262370512006052500000) .
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S26704070312006052500000) .
5. Remove the cooling fan.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Install cooling fan with its front mark "F" facing front of engine. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE)»(ref-233257-S01743102982006052500000) .

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Cooling fan is controlled by ECM. For details, refer to «COOLING FAN OPERATION»(ref-233258-S36761310982006052500000) .

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1. Drain engine coolant so that no engine coolant comes out from water pump fitting hole. Refer to «DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-233319-S09209346902006052500000) . CAUTION: Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S11402286492006052500000) .
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S26704070312006052500000) .
5. Remove the water pump pulley.
6. 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.

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1. Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rust on the water pump body and vane.
2. Make sure there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
3. Replace the water pump, if necessary.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. After installation bleed the air from the cooling system. Refer to «REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-233319-S38217706572006052500000)

Removal of Thermostat

1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to «DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-233319-S09209346902006052500000) . CAUTION: Perform when engine is cold.
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S11402286492006052500000) .
3. Remove the engine room cover using power tool.
4. Disconnect the water suction hose from the water inlet.
5. Remove the water inlet and thermostat.

Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and Heater Pipe

1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S38778233242006052500000) .
2. Remove the thermostat housing, water outlet and heater pipe.

Removal of Water Cut Valve

1. Drain the engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to «DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-233319-S09209346902006052500000) . CAUTION: Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233240-S11402286492006052500000) .
3. Remove the engine room cover using power tool.
4. Disconnect the heater hose (heater core side).
5. Remove the heater hose bracket.
6. Disconnect the water cut valve connector.
7. Remove the water cut valve.

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1. 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.
2. The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the valve opens and falls from the thread.
3. Continue heating. Check the full-open lift amount.
4. After checking the full-open lift amount, lower the water temperature and check the valve closing temperature. Standard values: VALVE OPENING TEMPERATURE REFERENCE Thermostat Valve opening temperature 80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F) Full-open lift amount More than 10 mm/ 95°C (0.39 in/ 203°F) Valve closing temperature 77°C (171°F) or higher

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Install the thermostat with the whole circumference of each flange part fit securely inside the rubber ring (Scheme 11)
2. Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing upwards.

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.