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Nissan 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 Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks from 1990+
Nissan -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Expansion Valve, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
The expansion valve is located on the cooling u...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> COMPONENT SERVICE -> Altima, NX 1600, NX 2000, Sentra & 200SX -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Maxima -> Overhaul -> Pathfinder & Pickup -> Proportioning Valve -> Quest -> Service -> Testing
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Overhaul
Refer to Figs. through , for master cylinder overhaul procedures, noting the following:
- If piston assembly is stuck in cylinder bore, gradually apply air to fluid outlet port.
- Replace stopper cap if claws are damaged. Bend claw inward when installing new stopper.
Cleaning & Inspection
Examine reservoirs for foreign matter and check all passages for restrictions. If there is any indication of contamination or evidence of corrosion, service the hydraulic system as needed.
When disassembled, wash all parts in denatured alcohol or clean brake fluid. Use...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Nissan/Datsun -> Component Locations -> 2003-06 Murano & 350Z, 2002-06 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Right Side
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Murano SL 3.5 V6 GAS
Left Side
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front tire.
- Remove ABS wheel sensor from steering knuckle.
- Remove cotter pin and wheel bearing locknut. Discard old cotter pin and install new one upon installation
- Remove brake hose lock plate and remove hose from strut assembly.
- Remove strut assembly and steering knuckle bolt and nut.
- Remove driveshaft from steering knuckle. When removing driveshaft do not apply an excessive angle to driveshaft joint. Be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.
- Remove drivesh...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Maxima S 3.5 V6 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 Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Frontier LE 4.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts from engine under cover then remove cover.
- Remove bolts from righthand exhaust manifold heat shield cover to gain access to starter cover bolts.
- Remove bolts from starter cover then remove cover.
- Remove B+ terminal nut and disconnect wire from sol...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2003-06 Sentra
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 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.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Remove the stops located at each side of the glove compartment, then the glove compartment.
- Remove the four glove compartment housing retaining screws, then the housing.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover, Fig. .
- Remove the cab...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Nissan -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp -> 2003-09 Maxima
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Maxima SL 3.5 V6 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 t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Nissan D21 Pickup SE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove undercover panel and drain coolant.
- Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses, Fig. .
- On models with automatic transmission, remove automa...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Altima SE 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 Nissan AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Nissan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Nissan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Nissan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ESSENTIAL TOOL - CONNECTOR & TERMINAL PIN KIT Vehicle: 1994 Nissan Sentra E 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1978 Nissan 810 2.4 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Nissan AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Nissan 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 Nissan 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 Nissan 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 Nissan 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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