Classification:

AT13-009d

Reference:

Date:

NTB14-002d

November 25, 2015

2008-2013 ROGUE; REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO CVT
FLUID TEMPERATURE PROTECTION LOGIC
This bulletin has been amended to revise the flow chart on page 2 with additional repair
information. Please discard all previous versions.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2008-2013 Rogue (S35) 2WD/4WD without tow package kit

IF YOU CONFIRM
The vehicle speed is, or was, reduced by the CVT fail-safe (reduced vehicle speed) 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
1. Perform a self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus).


If DTCs are present, refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service
Manual (ESM) and diagnose the DTCs first before proceeding to step 2 of ACTION.

2. Check the number of counts of "CVT-A” and “CVT-B" with C-III plus.


Refer to the Flow Chart on page 2 and the Service Procedure starting on page 3 to
confirm if this bulletin applies.

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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Important
Before applying this bulletin:


Confirm that the CVT fluid has not been overfilled, and that it contains the proper
CVT fluid.



Confirm that the coolant concentration is not greater than 50%.

Use of incorrect fluid, overfilling the CVT fluid, or coolant concentrations greater than
50% can cause the symptoms in the IF YOU CONFIRM section on page 1.

Refer to NTB12-057 to resolve these conditions first if they should
occur.
NOTE: Refer to the ESM for the correct CVT fluid and coolant type for the model and
year vehicle that is being worked on.
Check the CVT-A and
CVT-B counts with CIII plus.
Yes

No



Is the CVT-A count
greater than 1?

Is the CVT-A count 24 or
more?

No

Refer to bulletin
NTB12-057 for related
service information.

Yes

And/or


Are 2 or more of the
following DTCs stored?
 P0840
 P0845
 P0710

Replace only the Control
Valve assembly, and
then install the External
CVT Fluid Cooler kit.
 Go to page 5.

Pre-authorization is required
before CVT replacement.
Print screen showing CVTA; CVT-B counts for
Powertrain Cal Center
approval.

Replace the CVT assembly, and then
install the External CVT Fluid Cooler kit.
 Go to page 5.

NOTE:


If the CVT-A count is not greater than 1 and similar symptoms to those in
IF YOU CONFIRM and/or a single DTC is present, refer to the ESM and
NTB12-057 for further diagnosis.



Refer to the ESM section TM – Transaxle & Transmission for removal and
installation information for the Control Valve or CVT assemblies.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE

Check CVT-A and CVT-B count with C-III plus

1. Open C-III plus and select
Diagnosis (All Systems).

Select

Figure 1

2. Select TRANSMISSION.

Step 2

Figure 2

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3. In Data Monitor, select TRANSMISSION
and then select CVT-A and CVT-B.
Select
TRANSMISSION
Select CVT-A
and CVT-B

4. Select START.

Step 4
Figure 3

Confirm VIN is
present

5. Check both CVT-A and CVT-B counts
and refer to the Flow Chart on page 2
to confirm if this bulletin applies.

NOTE: If the CVT-A count is not greater
than 1 and similar symptoms to those in
IF YOU CONFIRM and/or a DTC are
present, refer to the ESM and
NTB12-057 for further diagnosis.

CVT-A and
CVT-B counts

Figure 4

6. If it is confirmed that this bulletin applies, install the SERVICE KIT-COOLER-ASSY
listed in the Parts Information.
And


If the CVT count is 24 or greater, replace the CVT assembly.

Or


If the CVT count is less than 24, replace the Control Valve Assembly.

IMPORTANT: Pre-authorization is required before CVT replacement. Print screen
showing CVT-A; CVT-B counts for Powertrain Call Center approval.
 Refer to the Installation Instructions beginning on the next page to install the
SERVICE KIT-COOLER-ASSY.
 Refer to the ESM section TM – Transaxle & Transmission for removal and
installation information for the Control Valve or CVT assemblies.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.

Left side Air Guide
Figure 5

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.
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.
b. Then turn it all the way.
Clamp coolant hoses
5. Clamp both of the coolant hoses
attached to the CVT Fluid Cooler to
prevent coolant loss.

Figure 6
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6. Remove “bolt A” and loosen “bolt B”
for the Water Hose Bracket in
Figure 7.

Bolt B

Bolt A
Figure 7

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 8

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

Do not disturb filter

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

Clean surface

Figure 9

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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 10

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 11

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 14 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 15 and
Figure 16, 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 12 and
Figure 14.
c. Remove only enough material (Figure 13 and Figure 14) 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 12

without notch

Before making
the notch

with notch
After
making
the notch

Step 1: Remove material from here

Pre-existing weld nuts

Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 13 and Figure 14 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 15

Figure 15 illustrates the COOLER ASSY-AUTO TRANS and attachment points to vehicle
and is for reference when performing steps on page 10.
NOTE: Refer to Table A on page 16 for parts descriptions and quantities in the kit.

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