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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Cooling Fans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 240SX -> 300ZX -> Altima -> Maxima -> Quest -> Sentra & 200SX
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS

Altima

Refer to diagnostic charts Fig. to diagnose the cooling fan system.

Maxima

Refer to diagnosis charts, Fig. to diagnose the cooling fan system.

Sentra & 200SX

Refer to diagnosis charts, Figs. and to diagnose cool...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
  • Remove brake hose lock spring and lower pin bolt Figs. through , then pivot caliper body upwards.
  • Remove pad retainers, inner and outer shims and 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 u...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima 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: 1997 Nissan Altima 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 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove cotter pin then wheel bearing lock nut using suitable tool.
  • Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor using suitable tool. Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper. Suspend caliper assembly using mechanics wire.
  • Remove nuts and bolts between side flange and driveshaft with suitable tool.
  • Remove driveshaft using suitable tool. When removing driveshaft, do not apply an excessive angle to driveshaft joint. Use care not to excessively slid...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner cover and collector duct to intake manifold.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS

When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the AWD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the AWD system exist or if fr...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse pr...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Passenger Air Bag Electrical Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GASPassenger Air Bag Electrical Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit
  • Air Bag Module RH
  • Air Bag Module LH
  • Connector Z-1
  • Connector Z-2
  • I/P Main Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GASI/P Main Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Wiper Motor
  • Clutch Interlock Switch
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Fuel Pump Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Hazard Switch
  • Combination Flasher Unit
  • Front Turn Signal Lamp RH
  • 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Rear Speaker Amplifier
  • Rear Speaker LH
  • Rear Speaker RH
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING
    Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Nissan Altima 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 1997 Nissan Altima 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 1997 Nissan Altima 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 1997 Nissan Altima 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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