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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Nissan -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Turn ignition Off.
  • Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then the positive cable.
  • On 1990-96 models wait a minimum of 10 minutes for air bag system to discharge. The system will retain power for approximately 10 minutes after disconnecting the battery cables. It is possible for the air bag to deploy during...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> 240SX -> Altima -> Frontier, Pathfinder & Pickup -> Maxima -> Parking Brake -> Quest -> Sentra & 200SX
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

Altima
  • Prior to adjustment, check the following:
    • On models equipped with rear disc brakes, ensure toggle lever returns to stopper when parking brake lever is released, Fig. .
    • On all models, ensure there is no drag when parking brake lever is released.
  • Release parking brake lever and loosen adjusting nut.
  • Start engine and depress brake pedal fully at least 10 times with engine running.
  • Pull parking brake control lever 4-5 notches, then adjust control lever by turning adjusting nut, Fig. .
  • Pull control lever using approximately 44 lbs. of force, parking brake should be engaged ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 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 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove engine undercover.
  • Remove drive belt from alternator.
  • Disco...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Traction Control/Slip Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

Drive wheel slippage is detected by the four wheel rotating signal. When wheel slip becomes excessive, the Traction Control System (TCS) operates causing the SLIP indicator lamp to illuminate. When the TCS off switch is used to cancel TCS function, the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
  • Remove engine undercover.
  • Disconnect radiator upper and lower hose.
  • On models with automatic transmissions, disconnect transmission oil cooler hoses, if equipped. Plug hoses to prevent transmission oil loss.
  • On all models, remove radiat...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 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 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Room Lamp & Sunroof Wiring Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 Nissan Altima  2.4 L4 GASRoom Lamp & Sunroof Wiring Connector Locations Diagram for 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Spot Lamp
  • Room Lamp
  • Vanity Mirror Illumination RH
  • Connector R-2
  • Connector R-4
  • Passenger Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Nissan Altima  2.4 L4 GASPassenger Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Rear Defogger Relay
  • Ignition Relay
  • ECM
  • Blower Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Nissan Altima  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Backup Lamp Switch
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Right Rear Combination Lamp
  • Left Rear Combination Lamp
  • 2000 Nissan Altima  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Blower Motor
  • Resistor
  • Fan Switch
  • Push Control Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING
    Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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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