Nissan Frontier D22. Instruction — part 211

WATER PUMP

CO-27

[VG33E and VG33ER]

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2.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of
water pump.

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Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
Refer to

GI-42, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

AND SEALANTS"

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3.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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When filling the radiator with coolant, refer to

MA-26, "REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT"

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When installing the drive belts, refer to

MA-24, "Checking Drive Belts"

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ALC078

CO-28

[VG33E and VG33ER]

THERMOSTAT

THERMOSTAT

PFP:21200

Removal

EBS00GVY

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Be careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment. Use a rag to absorb coolant.

1.

Drain engine coolant. Refer to

MA-26, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT"

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2.

Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower) and fan shroud.

3.

Remove drive belts and pulley bracket.

4.

Remove water inlet and thermostat assembly.

Inspection

EBS00GVZ

1.

Check the thermostat valve seating condition at ordinary room temperature. The valve should seat tightly.

2.

Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.

3.

Check if valve closes at 5

°C (9°F) below valve opening temperature.

SLC081B

Description

VG33E

VG33ER

Valve opening
temperature

°C (°F)

82 (180)

76.5 (170)

Valve lift

mm/

°C (in/°F)

More than 10/95

(0.39/203)

More than 8 mm/90

°C

(0.31 in/194

°F)

SLC343

THERMOSTAT

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[VG33E and VG33ER]

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Installation

EBS00GW0

1.

Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from water inlet and engine mating surfaces.

2.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of
water inlet.

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Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
Refer to

GI-42, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

AND SEALANTS"

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3.

Install thermostat with jiggle valve or air bleeder at upper side.

4.

Install water inlet housing.

5.

Install pulley bracket and drive belts.

6.

Install radiator hoses (upper and lower) and fan shroud.

7.

Refill engine coolant. Refer to

MA-26, "REFILLING ENGINE

COOLANT"

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After installation, run engine for a few minutes, and
check for leaks.

SLC078B

SLC077B

CO-30

[VG33E and VG33ER]

RADIATOR

RADIATOR

PFP:21400

Components

EBS00GW1

Removal and Installation

EBS00GW2

1.

Remove undercover.

2.

Drain coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to

MA-26, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT"

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3.

Remove air duct (from mass air flow sensor to throttle body).

4.

Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.

5.

Remove A/T oil cooler hoses, if equipped.

6.

Remove radiator lower shroud.

7.

Disconnect reservoir tank hose.

8.

Remove the radiator.

9.

After repairing or replacing the radiator as necessary, installation is in the reverse order of removal.

10. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to

MA-26, "REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT"

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After installation, run the engine until it reaches operating temperature and check the system for leaks.

1.

Mounting rubber

2.

Radiator upper hose

3.

Radiator lower hose

4.

Radiator lower shroud

5.

Radiator upper shroud

6.

A/T oil cooler hoses

7.

Mounting rubber

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Radiator drain plug

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Radiator

10. Radiator filler cap

11.

Radiator reservoir

WBIA0240E