Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Engine cooling system
- Precaution
- Preparation
- System description
- Periodic maintenance
- Removal and installation
- Water outlet and water piping
- Unit disassembly and assembly
- Service data and specifications (SDS)
PRECAUTIONS Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER", used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
PREPARATION Special Service Tool The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here Commercial Service Tool
ENGINE COOLANT System Inspection WARNING: Do not 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 radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the radiator cap by turning it all the way. CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES Check hoses for the following: Improper attachment Leaks Cracks Damage Loose connections Chafing Deterioration CHECKING RESERVOIR TANK LEVEL Check if the reservoir tank coolant level is within MIN to MAX range when the engine is cool. Adjust coolant level if it is too much or too little.
Removal and Installation Heater hose Clamp Water hose Clamp Water outlet Gasket Gasket Water connector O-ring Water bypass pipe Clamp Water hose Heater pipe Water hose Heater hose Engine coolant temperature sensor Clamp Radiator hose (upper) To heater core To electric throttle control actuator To oil cooler To radiator WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the 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.
COOLING FAN Disassembly and Assembly of Cooling Fan Fan blade Fan shroud Fan motor DISASSEMBLY Remove fan blade nut. Remove fan blade from fan motor. Remove fan motor bolts and remove fan motor from fan shroud. ASSEMBLY Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Capacity Thermostat Radiator
