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  1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
    NOTE: Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.

    If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below the proper range, skip the following steps and go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

    Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Level In Reservoir Tank
    G04875329Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".
  3. Start engine.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to overheat engine.
  4. Turn air conditioner switch ON.
  5. Turn blower fan switch ON.
  6. Make sure that cooling fans operates at low speed.

    If NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

    If OK, go to the following steps.

  7. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  8. Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch OFF.
  9. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
  10. Connect 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
    Fig 2: Checking Cooling Fan
    G04875331Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Restart engine and make sure that cooling fans operates at higher speed than low speed.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to overheat engine.
  12. If NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".
    Fig 3: Connecting 150 Resistor To Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Harness Connector
    G04875332Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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