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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

0W-20 or 5W-30 are preferable.
If 0W-20 or 5W-30 are not available, select the viscosity from the
chart, that is suitable for the outside temperature range.

• MR20DD engine:

5W-30 is preferable.
If 5W-30 is not available, select the viscosity from the chart, that is
suitable for the outside temperature range.

DIESEL ENGINE OIL

• K9K engine:

ONLY use 5W-30 DPF low SAPS

• R9M engine:

ONLY use 5W-30 DPF low SAPS

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Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio

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The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality engine
coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-corrosion
and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cooling system
additives are not necessary.

CAUTION:

• When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genu-

ine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality. Genu-
ine NISSAN Engine Coolant is premixed (mixture ratio 50%)
type coolant.

The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your
cooling system.
• When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant hydrometer, use the chart below to correct

your hydrometer reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.

Mixed coolant specific gravity

Unit: specific gravity

WARNING:

Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.

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Engine coolant mixture 

ratio

Coolant temperature 

°

C (

°

F)

15 (59)

25 (77)

35 (95)

45 (113)

30%

1.046 - 1.050

1.042 - 1.046

1.038 - 1.042

1.033 - 1.038

50%

1.076 - 1.080

1.070 - 1.076

1.065 - 1.071

1.059 - 1.065

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DRIVE BELT

DRIVE BELT : Exploded View

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Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

DRIVE BELT : Checking

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CAUTION:

• Replace the drive belt that has been removed with a new one.
• Drive belt auto-tensioner, idler pulley and idler roller 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.

DRIVE BELT : Tension Adjustment

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Refer to 

EM-116, "Drive Belts"

.

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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1.

Alternator

2.

Drive belt 

3.

Water pump

4.

Idler roller

5.

Idler pulley

6.

A/C Compressor

7.

Drive belt auto-tensioner 

8.

Crankshaft

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2.

Release the tension on the drive belt by turning drive belt auto-
tensioner (1) clockwise using a 16mm (0.63 in) socket and hold
drive belt auto-tensioner to this position.

3.

Remove drive belt. 

4.

Release the drive belt auto-tensioner until normal position.

CAUTION:

• Clean with a brush the v-block of the crankshaft pulley to remove all dust.

INSTALLATION

1.

Rotate drive belt auto-tensioner clockwise using a 16mm (0.63 in) socket and hold it.

2.

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. 

3.

Release the drive belt auto-tensioner until drive belt tension is apply.

4.

Turn crankshaft clockwise twice to set drive belt tension on all pulleys.

5.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

ENGINE COOLANT

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 (A) to the reservoir tank, and

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

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Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.

• 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-72, "ENGINE COOLANT : Flush-

ing"

.

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"

.

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). 

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4.

Disconnect heater hose (1) at position (

) in the figure.

• Enhance heater hose as high as possible.

5.

Open water outlet 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.

7.

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 water outlet 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 

10.

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

°

C (122

°

F).

• Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

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

Refer to 

CO-32, "Periodical Maintenance Specifica-

tion"

.

A

:  MAX

B

:  MIN

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

Refer to 

CO-32, "Periodical Maintenance Specification"

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• 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.

2.

Open radiator air relief plug (1). 

3.

Disconnect heater hose (1) at position (

) in the figure.

• Enhance heater as high as possible.

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4.

Open water outlet air relief plug (1). 

5.

Fill reservoir tank with water.
• When engine coolant over flows opened radiator air relief plug, close air relief plug, and continue filling

the engine coolant.

• When engine coolant over flows opened water outlet air relief plug, close air relief plug, and continue fill-

ing the engine coolant.

• When engine coolant over flows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the

engine coolant.

6.

Install radiator cap.

7.

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

8.

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

9.

Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.

10. Drain water from the system. Refer to 

MA-70, "ENGINE COOLANT : Draining"

.

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

RESERVOIR TANK CAP

RESERVOIR TANK CAP : Inspection

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• Fit the adapter to the reservoir tank cap tester [SST: — (M.S. 554-

07)] (A) as shown.

• When connecting the reservoir tank cap to the reservoir tank cap

tester, apply water or LLC to the reservoir tank cap seal part.

• Check reservoir tank cap relief pressure.

• Replace the reservoir tank cap if the engine coolant passes

through it, or if any fur signs is detected.

CAUTION:

When installing reservoir tank cap, thoroughly wipe out the res-
ervoir tank filler neck to remove any waxy residue or foreign
material.

RADIATOR

RADIATOR : Inspection

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Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.

CAUTION:

• Never bend or damage radiator fins.
• When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as radiator cooling fan

assembly and horns. Then tape harness and harness connectors to prevent water from entering.

1.

Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.

2.

Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces once per minute.

3.

Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from radiator.

4.

Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
• Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm

2

, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm

(11.81 in). 

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5.

Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.

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.

Press the points (A) to separate air resonator from air duct and
air cleaner filter unit.

2.

Remove air resonator following the arrow.

A

: Engine

B

: Fuel line

C

:  Fuel  tank

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3.

Unhook clips (1) on the air cleaner filter holder.

4.

Separate air cleaner filter holder (1) from air cleaner filter unit
and remove air cleaner filter (2). 

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

ENGINE OIL

ENGINE OIL : Inspection

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL

NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.

1.

Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.

2.

Insert oil level gauge and check that the engine oil level is within
the range (A) shown in the figure.

3.

If it is out of range, adjust it.

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ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

• Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
• If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.

Repair or replace damaged parts.

ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE 

Check for engine oil leakage around the following area.
• Oil pan (upper and lower)
• Oil pan drain plug
• Oil pressure switch
• Oil filter
• Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
• Front cover
• Mating surface between cylinder head and camshaft bracket
• Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
• Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
• Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)

OIL PRESSURE CHECK

WARNING:

• Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil may be hot.
• When checking engine oil pressure, shift position should be “Parking position”, and apply parking

brake securely.

1.

Check engine oil level. Refer to 

MA-75, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

.

2.

Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch and remove oil pressure switch using a deep socket
(commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

Never drop or shock oil pressure switch.

3.

Install oil pressure gauge [SST: KV113E0020 (Mot. 836-05)].

4.

Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

5.

Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
NOTE:
When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.

If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for oil leakage.

6.

After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:

a.

Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.

b.

Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to specification.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent. 

c.

Check engine oil level. Refer to 

MA-75, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

.

d.

After warming up engine, check that there is no leakage of engine oil with running engine.

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 

MA-75,

"ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

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2.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

Engine oil pressure

Refer to 

LU-15, "Engine Oil Pressure"

.

Tightening torque

: 15 N.m (1.5 Kg-m; 11 ft-lb).

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3.

Loosen oil filler cap. 

4.

Remove drain plug and then drain engine oil. Refer to 

EM-91, "Exploded View"

.

ENGINE OIL : Refilling

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1.

Install drain plug with new drain plug washer. Refer to 

EM-47, "Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

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

2.

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

MA-64, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

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 

MA-75, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

.

OIL FILTER

OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove engine under cover.

2.

Remove oil filter cover and oil filter. Refer to 

EM-91, "Exploded View"

CAUTION:

• 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 new oil filter cover O-ring. Refer to 

EM-91, "Exploded View"

.

3.

Screw oil filter cover manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten to specification.

OIL FILTER : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

MA-75, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

.

2.

Start the engine, and check that there is no leakage of engine oil.

3.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Check the engine oil level, and adjust the level. Refer to 

MA-75, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

.

SPARK PLUG

Tightening torque

: Refer to 

EM-47, "Exploded View"

.

Engine oil capacity

Refer to 

LU-15, "Periodical Maintenance Specification"

.

Oil filter cover:

: 25.0 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

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SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-50, "Exploded View"

.

2.

Remove spark plug with a spark plug wrench (commercial ser-
vice tool).

CAUTION:

Never drop or shock spark plug.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

SPARK PLUG : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Use the standard type spark plug for normal condition.

CAUTION:

• Never drop or shock spark plug.
• Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
• If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may be

used.

EVAP VAPOR LINES

EVAP VAPOR LINES : Inspection

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1.

Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.

2.

Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to 

FL-13

.

a

: 14 mm (0.55 in)

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Spark plug (Standard type)

: Refer to 

EM-116, "Spark Plug"

.

Cleaner air pressure

: Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm

2

85 psi)

Cleaning time

: Less than 20 seconds

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DRIVE BELT

DRIVE BELT : Exploded View

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DRIVE BELT : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Turn the steering wheel to the right.

2.

Remove the front fender protector (RH) front side bolts and clips. And keep a service area. Refer to 

EXT-

33

.

3.

Hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) with
a wrench securely. Then move the wrench handle in the direc-
tion of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).

CAUTION:

Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur
if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

4.

Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter such as
short-length screwdriver into the hole (B) of the retaining boss to
fix drive belt auto-tensioner.
• Keep drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked after drive

belt is removed.

5.

Remove drive belt.

INSTALLATION

1.

Install drive belt.

CAUTION:

• Confirm 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.

Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to

MA-79, "DRIVE BELT : Exploded View"

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1.

Alternator

2.

Drive belt auto-tensioner

3.

Crankshaft pulley

4.

A/C compressor 

5.

Water pump

6.

Drive belt

A.

Possible use range

B.

Range when new drive belt is in-
stalled

C.

Indicator

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR16DDT)

DRIVE BELT : Inspection

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WARNING:

Perform this step when engine is stopped.
• Check that the indicator (C) (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use range

(A) in the figure.
NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.
• When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range (B) in the fig-

ure.

• 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.

DRIVE BELT : Adjustment

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ENGINE COOLANT

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

1.

Alternator

2.

Drive belt auto-tensioner

3.

Crankshaft pulley

4.

A/C compressor 

5.

Water pump

6.

Drive belt

A.

Possible use range

B.

Range when new drive belt is in-
stalled

C.

Indicator

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EM-259, "Drive Belt"

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

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

Turn ignition ON, wait for 10 seconds then turn ignition OFF.

2.

Remove engine under cover.

3.

Remove reservoir tank cap.

4.

Open radiator drain plug (1) of radiator. 

CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.
• When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water

drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer to 

EM-192, "Setting"

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5.

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

6.

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

CO-44, "Flushing"

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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"

.

1.

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

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
• If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and

tighten it. Refer to 

EM-192, "Setting"

.

2.

Turn igniton ON, wait for 10 seconds then turn ignition OFF.

Testing pressure: Refer to 

CO-58, "Radiator"

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