Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 298

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RADIATOR

• Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pres-

sure. Then turn it all the way.

NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1.

Remove engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-39, "ENGINE UNDER COVER : Exploded View"

.

2.

Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to 

CO-13, "Draining"

.

CAUTION:

• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.

3.

Remove radiator hose (lower) from radiator.

4.

Remove air duct 1 and air duct 2. Refer to 

EM-31, "Removal and Installation"

.

5.

Remove battery and battery bracket. Refer to 

PG-140, "EXCEPT FOR R9M : Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove radiator hose (upper) from radiator.

CAUTION:

Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.

7.

Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to 

CO-21, "Removal and Installation"

.

8.

Remove condenser 

 from radiator 

, and move it frontward.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage condenser core.
• Minimize the moving distance of condenser to prevent

load to air conditioner piping.

9.

Remove radiator 

 from the clearance between condenser 

and upper radiator core support.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage radiator core.
• Minimize the moving distance of condenser to prevent

load to air conditioner piping.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Radiator hose

CAUTION:

• Use genuine mounting bolts for the cooling fan assembly and strictly observe the tightening torque.

(Breakage prevention for radiator)

NOTE:
• Insert the radiator hose 

 all the way to the stopper 

 or by 33 mm (1.30 in) (hose without a stopper).

: Mount

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RADIATOR

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• For the orientation of the hose clamp pawl, refer to the figure.

*Refer to the illustrations for the specific position each hose clamp tab.

Unit: mm (in)

Radiator side

Engine side

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Radiator hose

Hose end

Paint mark

Position of hose clamp*

: Vehicle upper

Radiator hose (upper)

Radiator side

Upper

Engine side

Upper 

Radiator hose (lower)

Radiator side

Lower

Engine side

Front

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RADIATOR

• The angle 

 created by the hose clamp pawl and the specified line

 must be within 

±

30

°

 as shown in the figure.

• To install hose clamps 

, check that the dimension (A) from the

hose end to the hose clamp is within the reference value. 

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check for leakage of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the

radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to 

CO-13, "Inspection"

.

• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check that there is no leakage of engine coolant.

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Dimension “A”

3 - 5 mm

0.12 - 0.20 in

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COOLING FAN

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COOLING FAN

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-39, "ENGINE UNDER COVER : Exploded View"

.

2.

Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to 

CO-13, "Draining"

.

CAUTION:

• Perform this step when engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.

3.

Remove air duct 1 and air duct 2. Refer to 

EM-30, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove radiator hose (upper) from radiator. Refer to 

CO-17, "Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove front grille. Refer to 

EXT-22, "Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove crash zone sensor. Refer to 

SR-31, "Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove hood lock bell crank and hood lock assembly. Refer to folloing table:

Fan motor (RH)

Fan motor (LH)

Fan shroud

Cooling fan (LH)

Cooling fan (RH)

Apply on fan motor shaft

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

 

: Apply high strength thread locking sealant or equivalent.

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