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2008 Nissan Sentra CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS
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 axle ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 2.5 L4 GAS
Less Scan Tool
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
To start the self-diagnostics, place the ignition switch in the On position, then ground terminal of the tire pressure warning check connector. The fault location is indicated by the blinking of the low tire pressure warning lamp, Fig. . If the low tire pressure warning lamp is blinking repeatedly at 5 Hz, there is no fault occurring in the system.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
In order to make it easier to find the cause of hard to duplicate malfunctions, the malfunction information is s...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen air inlet duct clamps and remove duct from air cleaner.
- Remove nut from starter cable B+ terminal and disconnect wire connector from solenoid S...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2007-09 Sentra
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra S 2.0 L4 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.
- Release the lower cabin air filter cover tab, then pull the bottom of the cover outward while tilting a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra SL 2.0 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 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra SL 2.0 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 heat...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt. Do not rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise or tensioner will be d...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: POWER WINDOW AUTO UP INITIALIZATION Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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