Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Water pump
Removal and Installation
1. Water pump
2. Gaskets
3. Water pump housing
4. Water pipe
5. O-ring
WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator.
CAUTION: • When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get coolant on drive belt.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
• After installing water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks using radiator cap tester.
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-12, "Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION: Perform when the engine is cold.
2. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove engine cover using power tools.
4. Remove generator. Refer to CHG-27, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove RH wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-66, "Adjustment".
6. Remove fender protector RH. Refer to EXT-19, "Removal and Installation" (Coupe models) or EXT-40, "Removal and Installation" (Sedan models).
7. Remove engine ground strap.
8. Remove the water pump.
CAUTION: • Handle the water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as an assembly.
NOTE: If it is necessary to remove the water pipe, the exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly must be removed. Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation".
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Visually check that there is no significant dirt or rusting on the water pump body and vane.
• Check that there is no looseness in the vane shaft, and that it turns smoothly when rotated by hand.
• If the water pump does not perform properly, replace the water pump assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When inserting water pipe end to cylinder block, apply a neutral detergent to O-ring. Then insert it immediately.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• After installation refill engine coolant and check for leaks. Refer to CO-12, "Changing Engine Coolant" and CO-11, "System Inspection".
Cooling fan
Removal and Installation
1. Fan blade
2. Fan shroud and motor assembly
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-12, "Changing Engine
Coolant".
CAUTION:
Perfo ...
Thermostat and thermostat housing
Removal and Installation
1. Thermostat
2. O-ring
3. Engine coolant inlet
4. Water control valve
5. Gasket
6. Engine coolant outlet
7. Copper washer
8. Engine coolant temperature sensor
9. H ...
Other materials:
P2004 tumble control valve
Description
Tumble control valve (3) is installed in the intake manifold adapter
(1).
Tumble control valve actuator (2) is connected to the front end of the
valve shaft.
Tumble control valve actuator consists of motor and position sensor,
etc.
The motor opens or closes the valve by the ...
License plate lamp
Bulb Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Position trunk lid finisher aside.
2. Turn license plate lamp bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock
and remove.
3. Pull license plate lamp bulb to remove from socket.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation
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Precaution
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG"
and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver and front ...