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Engine Cooling System (Except Crosscabriolet): Maintenance Nissan Murano Z51 рестайлинг

Cooling System (Mechanical) 7 illustrations ~864 words

Draining

WARNINGTo avoid being scalded, never change engine coolant when the engine is hot. Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn radiator cap all the way.

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Scheme 25
  1. Remove engine under cover.
  2. Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap. When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to " «SETTING»(ref-404359-S14526061492011061100000) ".
  3. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
  4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to " «FLUSHING»(ref-404360-S27996529832011061100000) ".

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Scheme 26: Refilling

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Scheme 27

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Scheme 28
  1. Install reservoir tank if removed and radiator drain plug. CAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring. Tightening torque : Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-404360-S04692625142011061100000) ". If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to " «DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY»(ref-404359-S08165733562011061100000) ".
  2. Check that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
  3. Remove air duct assembly and air cleaner cases (upper and lower) assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-404359-S39916522692011061100000) ".
  4. Disconnect heater hose (1) at the position (<-- ) in the figure.
  5. Fill radiator, and reservoir tank if removed, to specified level. CAUTION: Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments. (alternator etc.) Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck slowly of less than 2 l (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 Imp qt) a minute to allow air in system to escape. When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the engine coolant. Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to " «FOR NORTH AMERICA : FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-404370-S33731819082011061100000) " (for North America) or " «FOR MEXICO : FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-404370-S36904657152011061100000) " (for Mexico). Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at "MAX" level) : Refer to " «PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION»(ref-404360-S13249839682011061100000) ". Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At "MAX" level) : Refer to " «PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATION»(ref-404360-S13249839682011061100000) ".
  6. Install air duct assembly and air cleaner cases (upper and lower) assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-404359-S39916522692011061100000) ".
  7. Install radiator cap.
  8. Warm up engine until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 RPM. Check thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water. CAUTION: Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
  9. Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F). Cool down using fan to reduce the time. If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant. CAUTION: Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments. (alternator etc.)
  10. Refill reservoir tank to "MAX" level line with engine coolant.
  11. Repeat steps 7 through 10 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
  12. Check cooling system for leakage with engine running.
  13. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 RPM with heater temperature controller set at several position between "COOL" and "WARM". Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
  14. Repeat step 13 three times.
  15. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 5 , and steps from 7 to 14 until engine coolant level no longer drops.

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Scheme 29: Flushing
  1. Install reservoir tank if removed and radiator drain plug. CAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring. Tightening torque : Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-404360-S04692625142011061100000) ". If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to " «DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY»(ref-404359-S08165733562011061100000) ".
  2. Remove air duct assembly and air cleaner cases (upper and lower) assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-404359-S39916522692011061100000) ".
  3. Disconnect heater hose (1) at the position (<-- ) in the figure.
  4. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap. CAUTION: Never adhere the water to electronic equipments. (alternator etc.) When water overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the water.
  5. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  6. Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.
  7. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
  8. Drain water from the system. Refer to " «DRAINING»(ref-404360-S40812041242011061100000) ".
  9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

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Scheme 30: RADIATOR CAP : Inspection

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Scheme 31
  1. Check valve seat (A) of radiator cap. Check if valve seat is swollen to the extent that the edge of the plunger (B) cannot be seen when watching it vertically from the top. Check if valve seat has no soil and damage. Check that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of radiator cap negative-pressure valve. Check that there are no unusualness in the opening and closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.
  2. Check radiator cap relief pressure. Standard and limit : Refer to " «RADIATOR»(ref-404360-S13788493522011061100000) ". When connecting radiator cap to the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) (A), apply engine coolant to the cap seal surface.
  3. Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness related to the above three. CAUTION: When installing radiator cap, thoroughly wipe out the radiator pipe (upper) filler neck to remove any waxy residue or foreign material.