Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Engine » Engine cooling system (CO) » Engine coolant
Flushing Cooling System

    1.   Install radiator drain plug and reservoir tank, if removed.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new Oring.

    2.   If water drain plugs on cylinder block were removed, close and tighten them.

    3.   Remove air duct from between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator.

    4.   Disconnect heater hose (1) at location ( ) as shown.

• Front
• Position heater hose as high as possible.

5. Fill radiator until engine coolant flows out of the disconnected heater hose and then reconnect the heater hose.
6. Finish filling the engine and reservoir tank with water and reinstall the radiator cap.
7. Install air duct in between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator.
8. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
9. Rev the engine two or three times under noload.
10. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
11. Drain water from the system.
12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

Inspection

Draining Engine Coolant

Refilling Engine Coolant

Flushing Cooling System