Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Coolant Outlet: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to See: Coolant/Service and Repair.
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when engine is cold.
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Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe Refer to See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Transmission Assembly/Exploded View
3. Remove the rocker cover (right bank). Refer to See: Engine/Cylinder Head Assembly/Valve Cover/Service and Repair/Removal And Installation.
4. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor as necessary.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage engine coolant temperature sensor.
5. Remove water outlet, heater pipe, water bypass hoses and water pipe.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal, paying attention to the following.
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Securely insert each hose, and install clamp at a position where it does not interfere with the pipe bulge.
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When inserting water pipe into water outlet, apply neutral detergent to O-ring.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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Check for leaks of engine coolant. Refer to See: Coolant/Testing and Inspection.
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Start and warm up engine. Visually check for leaks of engine coolant.