Engine Cooling System: Maintenance Nissan Maxima A33

REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT

For details on refilling engine coolant, refer to REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT .

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1. Attach the spacer to the tip of the radiator plate pliers A. 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 dimension H" is approx. 7.6 mm (0.299 in).
3. Adjust dimension H" with the spacer, if necessary.

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1. Remove tank with Tool. Grip the crimped edge and bend it upwards so that Tool slips off. Do not bend excessively. In areas where Tool cannot be used, use a screwdriver to bend the edge up. Be careful not to damage tank.
2. Make sure the edge stands straight up.
3. Remove oil cooler from tank. (A/T models only)

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1. Install oil cooler. (A/T models only) Pay attention to direction of conical washer.
2. Clean contact portion of tank.
3. Install sealing rubber. Push it in with fingers. Be careful not to twist sealing rubber.
4. Caulk tank in specified sequence with Tool. Use pliers in the locations where Tool cannot be used.
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.