Nissan Xterra 2006 Radiator Removal & Installation
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- This is a short video on the removal and installation of the radiator on a 2006 Nissan Xterra. This was completed to address the radiator coil problem in the rad, if the coil fails it will result in an expensive repair of the transmission. This impacts the Xterra and Frontier, 2005 to 2010. Nissan has an extended warranty that may cover some of the repair cost, depending on age and mileage.
Thank you! I changed my radiator on my own and saved $160 labor + $125 towing to shop. Your instructions step by step are right on. Even using a PIN to release the fan plug. However did not need to remove the fan. There's plenty of space once you remove the back plastic cover behind the radiator.
Glad to hear everything worked out. A few people have pointed out that the fan can stay where it is, one less thing to remove.
Your video was a lifesaver. My radiator on my 2008 X went bad (I had already bypassed the transmission cooler), and I was trying to get it out of the truck without removing the cowling. No way. Now I see how you did it. I'll be back on it tomorrow. Thanks very much.
Great information in this video. I watched it twice and did the replacement in 2 hours. Getting the radiator in was very tricky but with time and finesse it went in place. Thank you for the vid
Done right. Full of good advice. I wish I had two more hands so I could give this video four thumbs up.
my 2007 just started dumping transmission fluid into my radiator. this video was very helpful. thank you for posting
Horrible I feel for you , this should of never happen to us Nissen Xterra Owners
Thank you so much Mark! you saved me 1000 bucks
Mark, thanks for the video. I just got back from the dealer and they are telling me I have the transmission fluid and coolant mixed. They are telling me $6,400 for a transmission and $800 for a radiator. Came home, looking up videos on it and came across this. I think I will change the radiator, flush out the transmission and engine, put new fluids in and hope it all turns out good. The 07 Xterra didn't fail, but the check engine light came on and that is how they found it. Hope the transmission is not toast.
Hopefully you caught it in time... good luck.
Anticipating replacing radiator in my 07 Frontier next month and so I'm devouring every relevant video I can in the meantime. Thanks for very helpful video ... tons of great info and appreciate the step-by-step approach you shared. Thanks!
My mom's looking for a new car and she seems attracted to the xterra's but the only ones in her price range that she likes are the 06 and 07's which have this problem so i plan on bypassing the radiator all together and running a 2nd external cooler along with the stock one just for some peace of mind. I will also probably replace the radiator soon after with an updated oem nissan one just to be 100%.
@@11dmills I know this is a old comment but you have a excellent idea, automatic transmission are famous for getting hot as blazes,coolers and trannys go together like no other, even if a car didn't come with one , it needs one, plain and simple.
I'm about to replace the radiator on my 2008 xterra. Thanks for the great video!
Update: I did it and all is good. I replaced the belt and thermostat while I was in there. Thanks again for your great video.
I'm trying to fixs my 08 now bc out the blue it was running hot and cracked . If you can let me know how it was and the time it took .. please and thank you
Watching this video and learned everything I needed. Thanks. 10/21
Thank You Mark. your video helped me in replacing the Radiator on my 2007 Nissan Pathfinder with a bad leak. Every step was identical to what you did on your Xterra. The only thing I didn't do was take out the fan blade as I felt I had enough space to work with. Also, I didn't have to top up the Transmission oil as the Guage was reading the right amount of fluid. Transmission oil from the old radiator was red, so I am guessing there was no contamination through the Radiator yet. Drove around and no leaks so far.
Thanks for the video. Just did mine and watched this first to know what to expect.
I get to do this for the exact reason to my 08. Thanks for the video!
Hey Mark, thanks for your video. I have a 2005 Pathfinder, which has the same engine and compartment layout, so its exactly the same as you show. I was able to leave the fan on, but I should have taken the electric fan out the same time as removing the shroud instead of fighting with it. Very easy to put back together though. Hardest part was getting the fan's electrical harness apart without breaking it, and releasing a plastic anchor on the harness (ended up breaking it off). Took about 2 1/2 hours to complete. Nissan should have had recalls on these vehicles - those losers!
Thanks again!
Tinkerer : HI, I am about to replace the Radiator on my 2007 Pathfinder as a DIY. I wanted to ask you if you had any problems replacing yours after watching this video. is there anything different than what's been done here on the Xterra? To me it seems that the fan blade is positioned differently in Pathfinders. I may be wrong. Would appreciate your response.
Hi Asim, The layout for my 2005 Pathfinder was exactly the same as the Xterra in this video. Maybe 2007 Pathfinder is slightly different. You'll save a bundle doing it yourself - good luck!
Thanks for the great video. You made the process a lot easier for a novice.
Jesse Meyer Glad to hear it was helpful.
Thanks a ton Mark, just did this myself over the last few days, coolant had just started to mix with the transmission fluid.
+Steve Peltier That's great to hear, sounds like you caught it just in time. Did you flush and change your transmission fluid as well?
I would speak to a professional mechanic, ideally from Nissan, and see what they recommend (avoid the parts guy). They always give me great advice. It sounds like you have everything under control. If the transmission is working fine, you've dodged an expensive bullet!
Thank You. Great video, your video helped me a lot do my radiator replacement.
Nice job. Got what I needed. Front skid plate bolts sucked. Thanks
Great video Mark, thanks for taking the time to put it up.
As far as the replacement radiator; did you purchase a dealer part or aftermarket? If aftermarket which did you decide? I'm currently looking to do this very replacement for the exact reason you cited, on my 2005 Xterra. Thanks in advance!
+Joseph Hall Thanks for the feedback. I went with an aftermarket radiator from NAPA. They offered a few choices, I went with a mid range one. I saved some money and it fit perfectly, not to mention it was identical to the OEM rad that was removed. I'll see if I have any info on the brand name. Good luck with the swap!
Good video. Very helpful! Thanks
Thanks for this video man!
Very helpful, thank you.
Thanks for the Video !
great video, but cant do this job-- I m taking my 07 to the dealer and hope they wont reeem me too bad.
Good luck... The cost I was quoted was about $800. A lot cheaper than changing the engine and transmission.
Fuck, I'm doing this. The radiator is so cheap on rock auto. My 09 apparently has the same shitty radiator that kills the transmission. Have a couple of beers and knock this out on the weekend. Cheers bro.
hey mark thanks for the video i have question i have 2005 pathfinder i have the same problem the nissan said a need to replaced my tramsmission an my radiator
From what Ive gathered, this is a poor engineering issue from Nissan that should have been recalled. The only true way to prevent it is to bypass the transmission oil cooler and not link it to the radiator which is a tedious project altogether. I have already spent Thousands because of the transmission oil/coolant contamination issue. And it seems unless you maintain your vehicle diligently and regularly like this and not just change fluids , etc. it will always arise as a problem. In other words, it is imperative that you do not wait for an issue to rise and keep replacing worn but not broken parts which to me is a moronic ordeal. Love the car but all the bs because of one major design issue is not worth it. Great video!
I missed this one... yes, the bypass is a simple fix. My F150 is designed like this too. From what I've read, the line running back through the radiator is to warm up the transmission fluid in cold weather.
Hi Mark. Thank you for uploading this video. Really helpful. My Radiator on 2007 is leaking and is taking up to a litre of Coolant every other day. I ordered a Bosch Radiator online and plan on working on it over the weekend. I have watched your video a few times to get an understanding of the whole process. Would you happen to know if a pathfinder has a similar placement method as what you have done on an Xterra? I wish I could find something on a transmission fluid/filter change here.
I'm not too familiar with that model of Pathfinder, so I can't say for sure if it's similar. If you don't have a shop manual, I'd recommend picking up a Haynes service manual. That would also give you some direction on changing the transmission fluid, which isn't very difficult (but quite messy). Good luck!
I don't understand why he has to remove the fan blade. I saw enough clearance to pull the old radiator out and slide the new one in.
The Haynes service manual recommends removing the fan, which only takes a few minutes. This step probably reduces the chance of damaging the rad fins. One fellow said he left the fan in and protected the rad with a piece of cardboard.
Going to be doing this soon on my '07. No SMOD as of yet but just a matter of time before it happens. I've been lucky. Tick-Tock Tick Tock.... OH and then do the CAT replacements and then fix the timing chain guides etc.... I love my X but who would have known all of this. I really feel sorry for those that just bought there vehicles as daily drivers and are not aware of all of the ticking time bombs on early 2nd Gens. I was one of them. The By-pass/add-on cooler is a good option but should be considered a temporary fix at best IMO. Best change the radiator as you have done. I would like to know the brand of radiator you went with...
It was from NAPA, a mid to upper model by Spectra. Good luck!
Radiator split open on my 05 today @ 170k. Did the cats @ 150k. Wonder when the guides are going to bite me hmmmm. Oh don't forget the internal oil leak!
@@TheFailroad I...I...I...Internal oil leak? Please elaborate.
The timing chain cover has a gasket that can leak which causes a low oil pressure condition at idle (it's fine if you Rev it ie driving). Mine suffers from this. A quart of Lucas Oil stop leak keeps pressure good between oil changes
A man I have a Nissan externa 2005 it keeps overheating I have change the thermostat and and when I turn on the ac the tempeture goes up can anybody tells me if somebody have the same problem and if knows what's wrong with it thanks
Hey mark I have a 08 now for ten years and my radiator cracked and started leaking in the plastic by the metal so this is the radiator right trying to do it on my owe now .. any advice or help ..
The video gives you a good idea as to what needs to be done to install a new radiator, sounds like you need a new one. If you have some basic mechanical skills, it's not too difficult. If you're uncertain, you should take it in for a quote.
Awesome video. I successfully changed the radiator. But now I may have messed up transmission. After driving the vehicle 20 miles, the transmission started acting up, now the car will not drive in any gear including reverse? did I burn my transmission?
I would check the transmission fluid level, make sure it's topped up, and that there are no leaks. If that doesn't do it, a trip to Nissan may be required.
Thank you for advice. I'm parked on a slope so I can not get solid measurement. Nissan originally gave me a $6600 price tag to replace transmission, radiator and trans cooler. I was able to do hose bypass fix that had the car working good. I decided to do the radiator next and this is the problem I ran into. I think the Nissan guys will try to make me replace everything.
I did check for leaks, its looks good.
Any resolution on this?
where can I buy a good radiator ?
my radiator is leaking, i followed these directions, very helpfull, but my transmission is stick shift and all autoparts only sell radiators for automatic, as you know automatics come with the two comnectors at the bottom, but stick shift do not need this comnection, they say if no conection is made would work the same for my stick shift. what do you guys think?
It's odd, but I looked on line and I only saw the automatic, with a statement that the auto lines can be plugged for a standard transmission. I suppose you could do that, but I would check with Nissan.
Mark Taylor. ok. Thank you for the quick reply.
billylemos yes you could use the same radiator in the stick shift tranny there is only gear oil that is not cooled so you just leave the lines plugged in and it works the same.
And change the clutch and keeps overheating
How much coolant does the radiator hold? I’m trying to figure out if I have a big enough bucket to catch everything
Total system is 10.2 liters or 2.7 gallons. You won't it all out when you drain it.
Do the new radiators come with any kind of guarantee that the coolant and trans fluid won't mix? in other words do the new radiators fix that problem?
CaseyCJL changing the radiator should address the problem of the corroding transmission line (in the rad), it's a new part.
Hello Mark, I have a 2006 Nissan xterra just as the one in the video, It been working perfectly for a couple of months, and now I'm experiencing some really hard time, First it will loose force when accelerate,and the gear monitor will turn blank, and I can also smell the transmission fluid. Do you know what might be the problems.
Sorry to hear about your trouble. I would check the condition of the radiator fluid, if it's milky whitish in color that would be a sign that the trans and rad fluid are mixed (there are some good videos on RUclips on this issue). Best bet would be to have Nissan or a reputable mechanic have a look at it. It shouldn't cost too much for an estimate on the repair and they'll detail what is wrong.
Mark Taylor, thank you so much for your quick response and advice. We will try this next! The car has been looked at by several mechanics over the last three months and no one seems to be able to get it working. We will try this now.
Any other major issues to watch out for in a 05 Xterra? Looking at one now and this seems to be be largest elephant in the room.
I'm really impressed with my Xterra, it's treated me well. Still solid and looks good, I do try to take good care of it. I changed the front right lower control arm about a year ago, as the ball joint started squeaking quite a bit. When I changed my rear diff oil last year, I noticed some play at the driveshaft. No vibration, but it's something I'll look at in the summer.
I'm reading elsewhere you're supposed to pre-flush the radiator with distilled water? Is that true?
J. M. That depends if you are trying to flush the system. Check this link out. www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a78/1272246/
I have to get the radiator and thermostat replaced in my 2nd Gen X and shops charge by the hour for labor so I'm trying to do some research. About how long did it take you to pull and replace the radiator?
I think it was 3 or 4 hours, I took my time. I didn't find it difficult, just messy. If you remove the thermostat, check the torque settings on the 3 bolts. I was concerned about over tightening them.
@@marktaylor1117 Thanks so much!
So if you just replace the radiator before your vehicle has become contaminated you don't have to do the mod with that? I ask because I will have to pay someone to do it and I'm not sure if I should have them watch the mod tube switching videos as well.
What mod? Do you mean the transmission bypass? The transmission bypass will give you the peace of mind that your fluids won't mix, should the problem occur. An option if you don't want to change your radiator. If you change your radiator, you will address the problem and nothing else would be required.
+Mark Taylor Yes, thank you so much. That's what I meant, the bypass. I just wanted to make sure just changing the radiator didn't also require the bypass. No one has made that clear wherever I look. I appreciate you answering sir!
I'm curious, what makes you think the same problem won't eventually occur with the new radiator? You''re just delaying the problem. I would think the Bypass "mod" would be something you would definitely do even with the new radiator. It barely adds any additional cooling anyhow when it runs through the radiator.
Can I asked where you found a worthy replacement radiator?
I bought it from NAPA.
What did you use to plug the ATF lines?
I used rubber caps. In the past I have used plastic bags secured with an elastic band.
Did you replace your rad cap with a brand new one?
The new radiator came with a new cap.
if you replace the radiator do you still have to bypass the transmission cooler?
never mind your caption at the end of the vid says it takes care of the issue. thanks so much for posting this video!!!!
The bypass is a quick fix if you are not going to change the radiator. I have since discovered that the transmission fluid runs through the transmission cooler, in front of the engine rad and then passes through the line in the radiator (where the potential problem exists). That line is to warm the trans fluid in cooler weather, so you could probably get away with the bypass.Anyway, a new rad isn't too expensive and will address the problem.
Good thing this Xterra just had a basic radiator leak and I stumbled upon the potential transmission problem. No Milky fluid in the radiator and the trans fluid looks fine. Replacing the Radiator at this moment. Thanks again! Why wasn't this a recall? Incredibly Crooked Business to me.
What brand of radiator did you use? Also, have you had any problems yet?
+Miguel Saucedo The brand name of the rad I installed was "Spectra Premium". It fit properly and I've had no issues.
Mark Taylor 4 years later how is the Xterra doing
About how long does this process take???
Depends on your ability. I believe it took me about 2 to 3 hours, including the cleanup.
Would I need to do this on a 2013
No. I think it was mid 2010 that it ended.
How long did it take change?
I think it was 3 or 4 hours with the cleanup.