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2000 Nissan Altima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Adjustments -> 1998-99 Pathfinder w/Automatic A/C -> 2000 Pathfinder w/Automatic A/C -> 240SX -> Air Mix Door -> Air/Mode Control Cable -> Altima w/Manual A/C -> Bi-Level (B/L) Door -> Control Cable -> Defroster Door Control Cable -> Frontier & Xterra -> Intake Door -> Intake Door Motor -> Maxima w/Automatic A/C -> Maxima w/Manual A/C -> Mode Control Cable -> Mode Door -> Pathfinder w/Manual A/C -> Quest -> Recirculation Door Cable -> Sentra & 200SX -> Temperature Control -> Temperature Control Cable -> Temperature Control Rod -> Ventilator Door Control Rod -> Water Cock Control Rod -> Water Valve
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
Control Cable
Whenever control cables are disconnected or case is serviced, control cables and operating rods should be adjusted as outlined below.
Maxima w/Automatic A/C
Mode Door
- Install mode door motor on heater unit and connect it to main harness, Fig. .
- Ensure lever of mode door motor is fitted into slit of mode door link.
- Set up code 46 in self-diagnosis.
- Ensure mode door operates properly when changing from code 41 to 46 by pushing DEF switch.
Air Mix Door
- Install air mix door motor and connect e...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
The electronic control unit accepts input signals from sensors and drives actuators. It is essential...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 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: 2000 Nissan Altima 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 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
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 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 2000 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Altima 2.4 L4 GAS
The VDC lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the on position for a few seconds or when the VDC control switch is in the off position. If the VDC lamps illuminates while ope...
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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+.
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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.
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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+.
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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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