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1996 Nissan 240SX CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX 2.4 L4 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
DISC BRAKES -> BRAKE PAD SERVICE -> AD14VB & OPZ11VB -> Except AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB -> Front -> OPZ11V -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2.4 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheel.
- Remove brake hose lock spring if necessary and lower pin bolt Figs. through , then pivot caliper body upwards.
- Remove pad retainers, inner and outer shims and the pads.
- Install new inner pad and pivot caliper downward.
- Compress piston(s) by inserting bar through caliper opening and prying against torque member.
- Pivot caliper upwards, then install outer pad, inner and outer shims and pad retainers.
- Position caliper body and install lower pin.
Rear
Except AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB
- Raise and support rear of vehicle and remove wheel...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Armada, Murano, Titan & 350Z, 2006-02 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2.4 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
- On 1990-96 300ZX, disconnect the fuel pump relay, located behind the lefthand side kick panel.
- On all models, start and run the engine until it stalls.
- After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
- On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
- On 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then connect the fuel pump relay.
Removal &...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX 2.4 L4 GAS
- Remove wheel bearing lock nut. Tie rod does not need to be disconnected from steering knuckle. Suspend steering knuckle with wire so as not to stretch brake hose. Do not pull or twist brake hose.
- Remove clip and separate brake hose from strut.
- Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
- Separate drive shaft from steering knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller. When removing drive shaft, cover boots with shop towel to prevent damage to them.
- Remove right drive shaf...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX 2.4 L4 GAS
- Remove engine undercover.
- Remove drive belt from alternator.
- Disconnect harness co...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2.4 L4 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will light when the ignition is on with engine not running. When the engine is started, then lamp should go out. If it does not, a diagnostic trouble code has been stor...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX 2.4 L4 GAS
To servic...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX 2.4 L4 GAS
- Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on power steering pump.
- Remove wa...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Nissan 240SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Multi-Remote Relays Diagram for 1996 Nissan 240SX 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Heater & A/C Components Diagram for 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Nissan 240SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Nissan 240SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1996 Nissan 240SX SE 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Nissan 240SX AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Nissan 240SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Nissan 240SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Nissan 240SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Nissan 240SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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