Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 196
RADIATOR
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b.
Lift A/C condenser up and remove radiator after disengaging the
fitting at front-bottom surface.
CAUTION:
Lifting A/C condenser should be minimum to prevent a load
to A/C piping.
c.
After removing radiator, put A/C condenser on radiator core sup-
port center to prevent a load to A/C piping, and temporarily fix it
with rope or similar means.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to
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• Start and warm up engine. Visually check there are no leaks of engine coolant and A/T fluid.
Checking Radiator
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Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.
• When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radia-
tor shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and electrical connectors to prevent water from enter-
ing.
1.
Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.
2.
Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces.
3.
Stop washing when dirt and debris no longer flow out from the radiator.
4.
Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
• Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (5 kg/cm
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, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.8 in).
5.
Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces until no water sprays out.
6.
Check for leaks.
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