Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 2271

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• When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range (A) in the fig-

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• Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
• If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.

CAUTION:

Drive belt auto-tensioner and idler pulley must be replaced with new ones when the drive belt is
replaced.

DRIVE BELT : Tension Adjustment

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Refer to 

EM-635, "Drive Belts"

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DRIVE BELT : Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

• Replace the drive belt that has been removed with a new one.
• Drive belt auto-tensioner and idler pulley must be replaced with new ones when the drive belt is

replaced.

• Never run the engine without the drive belt to avoid damaging the crankshaft pulley.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to 

EXT-32, "Exploded View"

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2.

Hold the hexagonal part of drive belt auto-tensioner pulley with a
hexagonal socket securely. Then move the wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).

CAUTION:

Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if
the holding tool accidentally comes off.

3.

Insert a stopper pin (A) in diameter such as short-length screw-
driver into the hole of the retaining boss to fix drive belt auto-ten-
sioner pulley.
• Keep drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked after drive

belt is removed.

NOTE:
Use approximately 3.0 mm (0.118 in) dia. hard metal pin as a
stopper pin.

4.

Remove drive belt. 

INSTALLATION

1.

Install drive belt.

CAUTION:

• Check that drive belt is completely set to pulleys.
• Check for engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant are not adhered to drive belt and each

pulley groove. 

2.

Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.

3.

Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.

4.

Check that the indicator (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the range when new
drive belt is installed. Refer to 

MA-118, "DRIVE BELT : Checking"

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ENGINE COOLANT

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ENGINE COOLANT : Inspection

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LEVEL 

• Check if the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the “MIN”

to “MAX” when the engine is cool.

• Adjust the engine coolant level as necessary.
• Check that the reservoir tank cap is tightened.

WARNING:

Never remove reservoir tank cap when engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping
from reservoir tank.

LEAKAGE

• To check for leakage, fit the adapter (B) to the reservoir tank, and

then connect it to the reservoir tank cap tester [SST: — (M.S.554-
07)] (A) as shown.

WARNING:

Never remove reservoir tank cap when engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escap-
ing from reservoir tank.

CAUTION:

Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator dam-
age.

• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

ENGINE COOLANT : Draining

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WARNING:

• Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine

coolant escaping from 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.

1.

Remove engine under cover.

2.

Remove reservoir tank cap.

3.

Open radiator drain plug (1) of radiator. 

CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

4.

Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant
and clean reservoir tank before installing. 

5.

Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust,
corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine
cooling system. Refer to 

MA-122, "ENGINE COOLANT : Flush-

ing"

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ENGINE COOLANT : Refilling

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CAUTION:

• Never put additive such as waterleak preventive, since it may cause cooling waterway clogging.
• When refilling use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent in its quality

mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to 

MA-64, "Fluids and Lubricants"

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Testing pressure: Refer to 

CO-137, "Radiator"

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1.

Install reservoir tank if removed and radiator drain plug (1).

CAUTION:

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

2.

Check that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.

3.

Open radiator air relief plug (1). 

4.

Disconnect heater hose (1) at position (

) in the figure.

• Enhance heater hose as high as possible.

5.

Open air relief plug (1).

6.

Fill reservoir tank with engine coolant.

CAUTION:

Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments (alternator etc.).
• Pour coolant slowly of less than 3   (2-5/8 Imp qt) per minute to allow air in system to escape.

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When engine coolant spill from radiator air relief plug with continuous flow, close air relief plug and con-
tinue filling reservoir tank. 

8.

When engine coolant spill from air relief plug with continuous flow, close air relief plug and continue filling
reservoir tank. 

9.

When engine coolant spill from heater hose with continuous
flow, connect heater hose and continue filling reservoir tank until
reach “MAX” level 

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11. Install radiator cap.

12. Warm up engine at 3000 rpm until thermostat is opened.

• 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.

13. Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50

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C (122

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• 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.).

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

15. Repeat steps 11 through 15 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no

longer drops. 

16. Check cooling system for leakage with engine running.

17. Warm up the engine, and check for flowing noise while repeat at least three time slow acceleration from

idle up to 3,000 rpm.

18. If flowing noise is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 11 through 17 until flowing noise

is no longer heard. 

ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing

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1.

Install reservoir tank if removed and radiator drain plug (1). 

CAUTION:

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

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

Refer to 

CO-137, "Periodical Maintenance Specifica-

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

Refer to 

CO-137, "Periodical Maintenance Specifica-

tion"

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