Removal and Installation - Non-XD Models: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from water inlet. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way. Note that the reservoir tank cap side is also under pressure.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tube/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Remove front under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to Changing Engine Coolant .CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
- Remove active grille shutter. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Release clips using suitable tool, then remove radiator core support cover. Refer to Exploded View - XD Models .
- Remove clips (A) connecting the radiator lower cover (2) to the fan shroud [upper (1)].
: Front
- Release clips using suitable tool, then remove radiator lower cover. Refer to Exploded View - XD Models .
- Remove hood lock support stay using the following steps;
- Remove hood lock bolts (A).
- Disconnect harness connector (B) from hood lock (1) and place aside.
- Release harness clips from hood lock support stay.
- Remove bolts (A).
- Remove hood lock support stay bolts, then remove hood lock support stay. Refer to Exploded View - XD Models .
- Remove hood lock bolts (A).
- Remove reservoir tank bolt (A).
- Remove radiator bolts (A).NOTE: RH shown, LH similar
- Disconnect harness connectors from horn (HIGH) and horn (LOW).
- Remove radiator core support bolts, then remove radiator core support. Refer to Exploded View - XD Models .
- Release harness clip from lower air guide (LH), then release clip and remove lower air guide (LH).
- Remove A/T fluid cooler hose E and A/T fluid cooler hose F from A/T fluid cooler. Refer to Exploded View - Non-XD Models .
- Remove radiator hose (lower).
- Remove radiator hose (upper).
- Remove power steering oil cooler outlet hose and power steering oil cooler inlet hose from the power steering oil cooler. Refer to Exploded View .
- Disconnect the harness connector from the ambient sensor (1).
- Remove crash zone sensor nut, then remove crash zone sensor and bracket.CAUTION:
- Replace crash zone sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
- Do not strike crash zone sensor.
- Replace crash zone sensor if either driver air bag or front passenger air bag has been deployed.
- Do not reuse crash zone sensor nut.
- Remove front bumper retainer bolts from radiator core support bracket. Refer to Exploded View .
- Release clips, then remove air guides (LH/RH).
- Release harness clips from radiator core support bracket.
- Remove bolts and remove radiator core support. Refer to Exploded View - XD Models .
- Disconnect harness connector from refrigerant pressure sensor.
- Disengage radiator overflow hose from fan shroud upper.
- Disengage power steering oil cooler hose from radiator.
- Remove high-pressure pipe and high-pressure flexible hose from condenser. Refer to Exploded View
- Remove fan shroud (lower). Refer to Exploded View .
- Disconnect radiator overflow hose from the radiator.
- Disengage reservoir overflow hose and reservoir tank hose from fan shroud (upper).
- Remove fan shroud (upper) using the following procedure:
- Disengage A/T fluid cooler hose E and A/T fluid cooler hose F from fan shroud (upper). Refer to Exploded View - Non-XD Models .
- Remove fan shroud (upper) bolts and remove fan shroud (upper).
- Remove bolts connecting the condenser to the radiator. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the radiator, condenser and A/T fluid cooler from the vehicle as an assembly.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage radiator core.
- Remove condenser from radiator (if necessary).
- Remove A/T fluid cooler from radiator if necessary.