Removal and Installation - 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.
- 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 front under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove radiator hose (lower).
- Remove fan shroud (lower). Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove clips (A) connecting the front air guide [lower (2)] to the fan shroud [upper (1)].
: Front
- Disconnect reservoir tank hose from water inlet and the radiator overflow hose from the radiator.
- Disengage reservoir tank hoses from fan shroud (upper) and remove reservoir tank bolts and reservoir tank.
- Remove radiator hose (upper).
- Remove fan shroud (upper) using the following procedure:
- Disengage A/T fluid cooler hose D and A/T fluid cooler hose C from fan shroud (upper). Refer to Exploded View - XD Models .
- Remove fan shroud (upper) bolts and remove fan shroud (upper).
- Disengage A/T fluid cooler hose D (1) and A/T fluid cooler hose C (2) from the radiator (3).
: Front
- Remove radiator bolts.
- Remove bolts connecting the condenser to the radiator. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the radiator.CAUTION: Be careful not to damage radiator core.