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2003 Nissan Xterra 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 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Nissan
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS
If a battery terminal is disconnected, the memory will return to the ECM value. The ECM will now start to self-control at its initial value. Engine oper...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Frontier & Pathfinder -> Parking Brake -> Sentra
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS
Parking Brake
Sentra
- Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44 lbs. and ensure lever travels 7-11 notches.
- Rotate adjuster, Fig. , until proper stroke is obtained, then tighten locknut.
Frontier & Pathfinder
- Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44 lbs. a...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra 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: 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 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 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove engine undercover bolts using suitable tool.
- Remove ABS sensor harness from mount on knuckle, then disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.Do not pull on wheel sensor harness during removal of ABS sensor. Carefully feed ABS wheel sensor harness through hole in splash shield.
- Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using suitable tool. Position brake caliper aside and attach using mechanics wire.Do not press down on brake pedal while caliper is re...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine undercover.
- Disconnect starter wiring from starter.
- Rem...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2003-04 Frontier & Xterra
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the glove compartment.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Remove the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GAS
When the ignition key is placed in the on or Start positions, the air bag warning lamp will illuminate for approximately 7 seconds, then turn off. This lamp cycle indica...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet.
- Remove hose from water outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heate...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 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 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2003 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Front Door Harness Diagram for 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Nissan Xterra 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 2003 Nissan Xterra 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 2003 Nissan Xterra 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 2003 Nissan Xterra 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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