SB-10054516-4107

Classification:

Reference:

AT13-009

Date:

NTB14-002

January 9, 2014

2008-2012 ROGUE; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT
FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC
APPLIED VEHICLE:

2008-2012 Rogue (S35) 2WD/4WD without tow package kit

IF YOU CONFIRM:
The maximum vehicle speed is, or was, reduced by the CVT fail-safe logic after continuous
operation under the following conditions:
•

High RPM and/or high speed driving
(RPM of 4000+ or speeds of 65 mph [104.6 km/h] for 1.0 – 1.5 hrs. or more)

•

Driving in ambient temperature of 96 degrees or higher

•

Climbing steep or extended hills for 6 miles (9.6 km) or more

•

Whine or rattle type noise occurring during reduced engine performance (vehicle
speed decrease)

NOTE: Before applying this bulletin check and repair any DTCs first.

ACTION:
Install SERVICE KIT-COOLER ASSY.

IMPORTANT: The purpose of “ACTION” (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be
performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential
to successfully completing the repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Install Oil Cooler (CVT mounted heat exchanger with 4 ports)

1. Place the vehicle on a lift and raise it as
needed to perform the following
procedure.

Air Inlet Duct

2. Remove the front Bumper Fascia
Assembly, front Under Cover, left front
Fender Protector and left Air Guide.
•

Refer to the appropriate section of
the ESM for the procedures to
remove the items in step 2.
NOTE: The Air Guide is connected
to the Radiator core support with a
J-hook and must be lifted up before
being pulled forward to remove.

Left side Air Guide
Figure 1

Clamp coolant hoses
3. Remove the Air Inlet Duct from the Air
Cleaner Case.
WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. Serious burns may
occur from high-pressure engine coolant
escaping from the radiator.
4. Relieve any residual cooling system
pressure.
a. Wrap a thick cloth around the
radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter
of a turn to release the pressure.

Figure 2

b. Then turn it all the way.

5. Clamp both of the coolant hoses
attached to the CVT Fluid Cooler to
prevent coolant loss.

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6. Remove “bolt A” and loosen “bolt B”
for the Water Hose Bracket in
Figure 3.

Bolt B

Bolt A
Figure 3

CVT Fluid Cooler
7. Remove the spring clamps from the
CVT Fluid Cooler water hoses and
then remove both hoses from the CVT
Fluid Cooler.
NOTE: These spring clamps will be
saved and reused for reassembly.

Figure 4

Do not disturb filter

8. Remove the CVT Fluid Cooler
mounting bolts and remove the CVT
Fluid Cooler.

9. Clean any debris from the CVT Fluid
Cooler mounting surface with brake
cleaner and a lint free cloth.
Clean surface
NOTE: Use genuine Nissan Brake
Cleaner or equivalent. Make sure the
product that is used complies with
local regulations.

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Figure 5

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10. Coat the new O-ring on CVT Fluid
Cooler using NS-2 CVT fluid before
installing it onto the CVT Cooler
mounting area.

Coat O-ring
with NS-2

11. Install the new CVT Fluid Cooler from
the kit onto the CVT and tighten the
mounting bolts to
3.63 N•m (0.37 kg-m, 32 in-lb).

Figure 6

Water hoses with spring clamps
12. Remove any residual coolant from the
inside of both of the coolant hoses
before re-assembly of the hoses to the
CVT fluid cooler.
NOTE: Use genuine Nissan Brake
Cleaner or equivalent. Make sure the
product that is used complies with local
regulations.
Figure 7

13. Re-install the water hoses onto the new CVT Fluid Cooler and then reinstall the spring
clamps.
•

Position the spring clamps as close to each fitting bulge as possible and then
release them.

NOTE: Confirm that the clamps are not on top of each fitting bulge or on an angle.
14. Re-install the Water Hose Bracket and tighten bolt A and bolt B from step 6 to
4.2 N•m (0.43 kg-m, 37 in-lb).

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Install the COOLER ASSY-AUTO TRANS (external air-to-ATF CVT cooler)
1. Remove the SEAL-LOWER and create a notch to clear new BRKT ASSY-O/COOLER,
LWR, and then re-install the SEAL-LOWER.
a. See Figure 10 for reference to locate the pre-existing weld nuts in the lower radiator
support that the BRKT ASSY-O/COOLER, LWR (No. 3), shown in Figure 11 and
Figure 12, will be attached to.
b. Place the BRKT ASSY-O/COOLER, LWR from the kit over the SEAL-LOWER and
mark “bracket width” where the material will be removed as shown in Figure 8 and
Figure 10.
c. Remove only enough material (Figure 9 and Figure 10) to allow the BRKT ASSYO/COOLER, LWR to be installed to the lower radiator support (approximately
127mm x 50.8mm [5” x 2”]).
o Remove gently to avoid cracking the material.

SEAL-LOWER

Figure 8

without notch

Before making
the notch

with notch
After
making
the notch

Pre-existing weld nuts

Step 1: Remove material from here

Figure 9

Figure 10

Figure 9 and Figure 10 illustrate the area to remove the material to allow clearance to
install the BRKT ASSY-O/COOLER, LWR.
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No. 16

No. 13
5.9 N•m
(0.60 kg-m, 52 in-lb)

No. 2

No. 3
No. 12
7 N•m
(0.71 kg-m, 62 in-lb)

No. 1

No. 12
7 N•m
(0.71 kg-m, 62 in-lb)

No. 13
5.9 N•m
(0.60 kg-m, 52 in-lb)

Figure 11

Figure 11 illustrates the COOLER ASSY-AUTO TRANS and attachment points to vehicle
and is for reference when performing steps on page 7.
NOTE: Refer to Table A on page 13 for parts descriptions and quantities in the kit.

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BRKT ASSY-O/COOLER, LWR
NOTE: Refer to Figure 11 on page 6 for
steps 2-4 below.

2. Install BRKT ASSY-O/COOLER, LWR
(No. 3) to the lower radiator support.

Figure12

3. Install BRKT ASSY-O/COOLER, UPR
(No. 2) to the center member.
•

Leave nuts loose at this time.
BRKT ASSY-O/COOLER, UPR
Figure 13

4. Install COOLER ASSY-AUTO TRANS,
OIL (No. 1) and torque all bolts to
specifications provided in Figure 11.

COOLER ASSYAUTO TRANS,
OIL

Figure 14

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Assemble the Hoses and Side Bracket

No.NO.15
11
No.
NO.8 8

No.NO.6
6
No.NO.5
5

No.
NO.1111

No.
NO.11 11
No.
NO.9

9

NO.1010
No.

No.NO.11
11

No.NO.11