Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
Coolant: Service and Repair
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
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To avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when the engine is hot.
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Wrap a thick cloth around radiator cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a quarter of a turn to release built-up
pressure. Then turn radiator cap all the way.
CAUTION: Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove radiator drain hole cap on undercover.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.
When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block.
3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
NOTE: When engine coolant is drained from radiator only, step 3, 4 and 6 are unnecessary.
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION: Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
Radiator drain plug: 0.78 - 1.56 Nm (0.08 - 0.15 kg-m, 7 - 13 inch lbs.)
If water drain plug on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them.
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air duct assembly.
4. Disconnect heater hose (right side of vehicle) at the position in the figure.