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2001 Nissan Sentra CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Cooling System Capacities -> Nissan -> 1992-2002
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 ALTIMA -> 1997-98 QUEST -> 1997-99 FRONTIER w/2WD -> 1997-99 FRONTIER w/4WD -> 1997-99 MAXIMA -> 1997-99 PATHFINDER -> 1997-99 SENTRA & 200SX -> 1998-99 ALTIMA -> 1999 QUEST -> 2000 MAXIMA -> 2000-01 Altima -> 2000-01 FRONTIER -> 2000-01 PATHFINDER -> 2000-01 SENTRA -> 2000-01 XTERRA -> 2000-02 QUEST -> 2001 MAXIMA -> 2002 ALTIMA -> 2002 FRONTIER w/KA24DE -> 2002 FRONTIER w/VG33E & VG33ER (4WD) -> 2002 FRONTIER w/VG33E or VG33ER (2WD) -> 2002 MAXIMA -> 2002 PATHFINDER -> 2002 SENTRA -> 2002 XTERRA -> 240SX -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> PICKUP -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
When a problem occurs in the ABS system, a warning light will flash on the instrument panel. To activate ABS self-diagnosis, ground the self diagnosis(check) terminal located on the data link connector. Refer to Figs. through for self-diagnostic procedures and code identification.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
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1997 ALTIMA
[[table data]]1998-99 ALTIMA
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[[table data]]2002 ALTIMA
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[[table data]]1997-99 FRONTIER w/4WD
[[table data]]2000-01 FRONTIER
[[table data]]2002 FRONTIER w/KA24DE
[[table data]]2002 FRONTIER w/VG33E or VG33ER (2WD)
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
- Start and run the engine until it stalls.
- After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
- Turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
Removal & Installation
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8 L4 GAS
Front
Circular clips should be properly meshed with differential side gear (transaxle side). Inspect that clips are properly seated after installation and that driveshaft will not come out. Always use a new circular clip for installation. To prevent damage to CV boots use suitable cloth over boots to prevent damage to boots during removal and installation.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front tire. Before removing front axle assembly disconnect ABS wheel sensor from assembly. Move sensor away from front ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts for righthand engine front undercover then remove undercover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt. Do not turn belt tensioner counterclockwise. If this step is not followed replacement of belt tensioner and new pulley is required.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove A/C compressor harness connector.
- Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts.
- Slide A/C compressor forward a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 1.8 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 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 2.0 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 water inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS
- Loosen lock nut on alternator drive belt idler pulley.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator drive belt idler pulley.
- Remove alternator and air conditioning compressor drive belt.
- Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
- Loosen ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Nissan Sentra 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 2001 Nissan Sentra 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 2001 Nissan Sentra 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 2001 Nissan Sentra 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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