Nissan 2006 Maxima ENGINE User Manual

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Revision: October 2006 2006 Maxima
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 2
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 2
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 5
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 5
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 7
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 7
System Drawing ....................................................... 8
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................... 9
System Check .......................................................... 9
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES ............ 9
CHECKING RESERVOIR LEVEL ......................... 9
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ..... 9
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP ................................ 9
CHECKING RADIATOR ...................................... 10
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 10
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 10
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT .........................11
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 12
RADIATOR ................................................................ 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
COOLING FAN .......................................................... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Disassembly and Assembly of Radiator Fan .......... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 15
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 15
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING ...... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................... 23
Removal and Installation ........................................ 23
REMOVAL ........................................................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 25
Capacity .................................................................. 25
Thermostat ............................................................. 25
Radiator .................................................................. 25

Nissan 2006 Maxima ENGINE Specifications

General

Brand	Nissan
Model	2006 Maxima ENGINE
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for engine cooling system maintenance.

Preparation Tools

Lists special and commercial service tools required for cooling system tasks.

Overheating Diagnosis

Troubleshooting chart to identify and diagnose causes of engine overheating.

System Overview and Circuit

Diagrams illustrating the cooling system circuit and component layout.

ENGINE COOLANT

System Checks

Procedures for checking coolant level, hoses, radiator cap, and system leaks.

Changing Engine Coolant

Step-by-step guide for draining, refilling, and flushing engine coolant.

RADIATOR

Radiator Removal and Installation

Detailed instructions for the removal and installation of the radiator assembly.

COOLING FAN

Cooling Fan Service

Steps for removing, installing, disassembling, and assembling the cooling fan.

WATER PUMP

Water Pump Service

Comprehensive guide for water pump removal, inspection, and installation.

THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING

Thermostat and Housing Service

Guidelines for removing, inspecting, and installing the thermostat and its housing.

WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING

Water Outlet and Piping Service

Procedures for the removal and installation of water outlet and piping components.

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Capacity

Coolant capacity specification for the vehicle.

Thermostat Specifications

Technical data for thermostat valve opening temperature and lift.

Radiator Specifications

Specifications for radiator cap relief pressure and leak test.