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2002 Nissan Sentra 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 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Charging Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Brake Fluid Safety
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra XE 1.8 L4 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Brake Fluid Safety
Do not allow brake fluid to ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Component Locations -> 2003-06 Murano & 350Z, 2002-06 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 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 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra CA 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 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp -> 1995-2006 Sentra
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.8 L4 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains lit or lights during vehicle operation, a problem in the anti-lock brake/traction control system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, place the ignition switch in the off position, then restart the engine. If the lamp remains lit, the system must be serviced. The basic brake system will remain functional. After servicing the system, proceed as follows:
- On 1995-99 models, locate the DLC located behind instrument panel fuse panel cover.
- On 2000-06 models, locate t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra XE 1.8 L4 GAS
Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns can occur from high pressure coolant escaping from radiator.
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Slowly push down and turn it a quarter of a turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove cap by pushing down and turning it rest of way.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove air duct and air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect A/T oil cooler hoses (if equipped) and install a blind plug in hoses to prevent A/T...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra XE 1.8 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 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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