Nissan Cube. Manual - part 660

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6.

Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.

7.

Install air duct (between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator). Refer to 

EM-24, "Exploded

View"

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8.

Install radiator cap.

9.

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.

10. 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.).

11. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.

12. Repeat steps 5 through 10 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no

longer drops. 

13. Check cooling system for leakage with engine running.

14. 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.

15. Repeat step 14 three times.
16. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 5 through 10 until reservoir tank level no

longer drops. 

ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing

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1.

Install reservoir tank if removed and radiator drain plug.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.

• If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to 

EM-87, "Disassem-

bly and Assembly"

.

2.

Remove air duct (between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator). Refer to 

EM-24,

"Exploded View"

.

Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)

 Refer to 

CO-25, "Periodical Maintenance Specifica-

tion"

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A

:  MAX

B

:  MIN

Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity 
(At “MAX” level)

Refer to 

CO-25, "Periodical Maintenance Specification"

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Radiator drain plug

: Refer to 

CO-14, "Exploded View"

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3.

Disconnect heater hose (1) at position (

) in the figure.

• Enhance heater as high as possible.

4.

Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
• When engine coolant over flows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the

engine coolant.

5.

Install air duct (between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator). Refer to 

EM-24, "Exploded

View"

.

6.

Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

7.

Rev the engine two or three times under no-load.

8.

Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.

9.

Drain water from the system. Refer to 

MA-12, "ENGINE COOLANT : Draining"

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10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

FUEL LINES

FUEL LINES : Inspection

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Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap, and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leakage, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or dete-
rioration.

If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.

AIR CLEANER FILTER

AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into
the inside (B).

2.

Pull up the air cleaner cover forward (C) and remove it.

: Vehicle front

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A

: Engine

B

: Fuel line

C

: Fuel tank

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3.

Remove the air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from
the air cleaner case.

4.

Remove the air cleaner filter from the holder.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the air cleaner cover (1) in the direction as shown in the fig-

ure.

AIR CLEANER FILTER : Inspection (Viscous Paper Type)

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Examine with eyes that there is no stain, clogging, or damage on air cleaner element.
• Remove dusts (such as dead leafs) on air cleaner element surface and inside cleaner case.
• If clogging or damage is observed, replace the air cleaner element.

CAUTION:

Never clean the viscous paper type air cleaner element by blowing as there is a risk of deterioration of
its performance

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer to 

MA-6, "Introduction of Periodic Maintenance"

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ENGINE OIL

ENGINE OIL : Draining

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin

contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible. 

1.

Warm up the engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to 

LU-8, "Inspec-

tion"

.

2.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

3.

Loosen oil filler cap.

4.

Remove drain plug and then drain engine oil.

ENGINE OIL : Refilling

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1.

Install drain plug with new drain plug washer. Refer to 

EM-32, "Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new drain plug washer.

PBIC3558J

2

: Air cleaner filter

3

:  Holder

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Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity: Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

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CAUTION:

• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-

tions for reference only.

• Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.

3.

Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.

4.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

5.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-8, "Inspection"

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OIL FILTER

OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-22, "Exploded View"

.

2.

Using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801 (J-38956)] (A), remove
oil filter.

CAUTION:

• Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use genuine NISSAN

oil filter or equivalent.

• Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil

may be hot.

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any

engine oil leakage or spillage.

• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine

and vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1.

Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.

2.

Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil fil-
ter.

Tightening torque

: Refer to 

EM-32, "Exploded View"

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Engine oil capacity

: Refer to 

LU-15, "Periodical Maintenance Specification"

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