1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 fuel filter

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)

The following tablesshowthenormal maintenance schedule.Depending uponweather andatmospheric
conditions, varyingroadsurfaces, individual drivinghabitsandvehicle usage,additional ormore fre-
quent maintenance mayberequired.

Periodic maintenance beyondthelast period shown onthe tables requires similarmaintenance .
Engine andEmission ControlService

•

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary. R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comestirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Replace.
A
=
Adjust, C
=
Clean.

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
10 20 3040
506070
80
Reference page
(6) (12) (18)
(24)(30)(36)(42)(48)
6 12 18
24
3036
42 48
Underhood andunder vehicle GA
SR
Intake
&
exhaust valveclearance (GA15DE
&
GA16DE engines) SeeNOTE (1)
EM41
-

Drive belts
II
MA 17
24
Engine anti-Ireeze coolant(Ethylene glycolbase)(LLC) RRMA 1929
Engine coolant (Softwater) RRR
R

R R

R
RMA
1929
Cooling system
I
I

I
I
MA 2131
Fuel lines
I
I
MA
22
32
Air cleaner filter(Drypaper type)*
CC
C RC CC RMA 23

-

Air cleaner filter(Viscous papertype)* R
RMA
2333
Engine oil(Use APISE,SF.SGorSH oil)*
R

RRRR R
RR
MA 24
33
Engine oilfilter* R
R R
R
R RRRMA
2433
Fuel filter* R
RMA
22
32
Spark plugs(except Platinum-tipped type) R
RMA
25

-

Spark plugs(platinum-tipped type) Replaceevery100,000 km(60.000 miles). MA

-
34
Ignition wires
I

I
MA
2635
PCV filter* R
RMA
26

-

Vapor lines
I

I
MA
26
36
(Heated) OxygenSensor
I

I

MA 2737
NOTE: (1)
If
valve noiseincreases, checkvalveclearance.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driv-
ing conditions".

MA-7

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Maintenance UnderSevere DrivingConditions

The maintenance intervalsshownonthe preceding pagesarefornormal operating conditions. Ifthe
vehicle ismainly operated undersevere drivingconditions asshown below, morefrequent maintenance •
must beperformed onthe following itemsasshown inthe table. •

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A -Driving underdustyconditions
B -Driving repeatedly shortdistances
C -Towing atrailer orcaravan
D -Extensive idling
E -Driving inextremely adverseweather con-
ditions orinareas where ambient temper-
atures areeither extremely lowor
extremely high F
-Driving inhigh humidity areasorinmoun-
tainous areas
G -Driving inareas usingsaltorother corro-
sive materials
H -Driving onrough and/or muddy roadsorin
the desert
- Driving withfrequent useofbraking orin
mountainous areas
Driving
condition Maintenance
item Maintenance
operation Maintenance
interval Reference
page
GA
SR

A Aircleaner filter
Dry paper type
Clean MA
23
-

All types ReplaceMorefrequently MA
2333
PCV filter Replace MA26
-

A BC D
Engineoil
&
oil filter ReplaceEvery
5,000km
MA2424
(3,000 miles) or3months
A E Fuel
filter Replace
Every20,000 km MA
2232
F Brakefluid Replace(12,000
miles)or12 months
MA-47
C
H
Automatic

&
manual transaxle Replace Every40,000 km
MA-46,45
oil (24,000
miles)or24 months
G
H
Steering
gear
&
linkage, axle
&
Check
Every10,000 km MA-50
suspension parts
&
drive shafts
(6,000miles) or6months FA-5,
7
RA-4
A C G
H

I
Brake pads,discs
&
other brake Check Every
5,000km
MA-48
components (3,000
miles) or3months
A C
G
H

1
Brake
linings, drums
&
other
Check Every
10,000 km
MA-49
brake components (6,000
miles) or6months
G Lock,
hinges
&
hood latch Lubricate
Every5,000km
MA-51
(3,000 miles) or3months
Maintenance operation:Check
=
Check. Correct orreplace
if
necessary.

MA-9

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Engine andEmission ControlService

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary,
R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL

60 90

(36) (54)

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comesfirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Replace,

30
(18)
12 24

36120

(72) 48
Reference
page

•

Underhood andunder vehicle
GA
CD
Engine anti-freeze cootant(Ethylene glycolbase)(LLC)
SeeNOTE (1)
RMA-19
MA-38
Cooling system

I
I

I
I
MA-21 MA-40
Fuel lines
I
I
MA-22
MA-40
Air cleaner filter(Viscous papertype)*
RRMA-23 MA-41
Intake
&
exhaust valveclearance
SeeNOTE (2) EM-41

-

w
Drive
belts
SeeNOTE (3) I

I
I
MA-17,18

-

z

Ci
Fuel
filter* RMA-22

-

z
w
Spark plugs
SeeNOTE (4)
RR
RRMA-25

-

w
z
Ignition wires'
IMA-26

:::;
-

0

(fJ
PCVfilter* RRMA-26

-

<{

Cl
Vapor lines(Hoses, connections, etc.)
SeeNOTE (5) IIMA-26

-

(Heated) oxygensensor'
I
IMA-27

-

Fuel filter
RR

-
MA-41

--,w
wz
Nozzles SeeNOTE (6)

-
MA-43

(fJ-

wCl
-z
EM-120,

Ow

Timing beltsforcamshalt andinjection pump Replaceevery90,000 km(54,000 miles)

-

124
'. Except forSwedish models

NOTE: (1)Replace atthe first 90,000 km(54,000 miles)or60 months, thenevery 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24 months, which-
ever comes first.
(2)
If
valve noise Increases, checkvalveclearance.
(3) After 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24 months, inspectevery30,000 km(18,000 miles)or12 months, whichever comes
first.
(4) For Swedish models,performalmileage intervalonly.
(5) For Swedish models,inspectalthe first 90,000 km(54,000 miles),andthen every 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24
months, whichever comesfirst.
(6)
If
engine powerdecreases, blacksmoke isemitted orengine noiseincreases, checkand,ifnecessary, adjustthe
fuel injection nozzle'sstartingpressure andthefuel spray pattern.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
MA-11

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Maintenance UnderSevere Driving Conditions

The maintenance intervalsshownonthe preceding pagesarefornormal operating conditions. Ifthe
vehicle ismainly operated undersevere drivingconditions asshown below,morefrequent maintenance •
must beperformed onthe following itemsasshown inthe table. •

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A -Driving underdustyconditions
B -Driving repeatedly shortdistances
C -Towing atrailer
D -Extensive idling
E -Driving inextremely adverseweather con-
ditions orinareas where ambient temper-
atures areeither extremely lowor
extremely high F
-Driving inhigh humidity areasorinmoun-
tainous areas
G -Driving inareas usingsaltorother corro-
sive materials
H -Driving onrough and/or muddy roadsorin
the desert
- Driving withfrequent useofbraking orin
mountainous areas

Driving
MaintenanceMaintenance
MaintenanceReference
condition itemoperationintervalpage
A B
C D Engine
oil
&
oil filter
Gasoline engine ReplaceEvery
7.500km(4,500 miles) MA-24
or 6months
Diesel engine ReplaceEvery5.000km(3,000 miles) or MA-41
3 months
A Aircleaner IiIter
&
PCV filter Replace MA-23,
41
A E Fuel
filter ReplaceMA-22,41
Every 30,000 km(18,000 miles)
F Brakefluid Replaceor
12months MA-47
G H
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust Check MA-50,45
system FA-5
RA-4
C H
Automatic
&
manual transaxle oil Replace
Every60,000 km(36,000 miles) MA-46,45
or 24 months
A C GH

I
Brake pads,discs
&
other brake components Check MA-48
Every 15,000 km(9,000 miles)
A C GH

I
Brake
lining,drums
&
other brake components Check
or6months MA-49
C H
Driveshaft CheckFA-7

Maintenance operation:Check
=

Check. Correct orreplace
if
necessary.

MA-13

ENGINEMAINTENANCE ~
Checking CoolingSystem(Cont'd)

Pull thenegative-pressure valvetoopen it.Check thatitcloses
completely whenreleased.

SMA871B CHECKING COOLINGSYSTEMFORLEAKS

Apply pressure tothe cooling systemwithcaptester tocheck
for. leakage.

Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar,1.6kg/cm
2,
23psi)
CAUTION: Higher pressure thanthespecified valuemaycause damage to
radiator.
Checking Fuellines

Inspect fuellines andtank forimproper attachment andfor
leaks, cracks, damage, looseconnections, chafinganddeteri-
oration. If necessary, repairorreplace faultyparts.

SMA803A

3 (0.12) Unit:mm(in)

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"
,

-,-,-,
~-

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28 (1.10)

~ Fuel hose clamps

1.0 -1.5 N.m
(0.10 -0.15 kg-m,

8.7 -13.0 in-Ib)

MMA104ACAUTION:
Tighten high-pressure rubberhoseclamp sothat clamp endis
3 mm (0.12 in)from hose end.
Tightening torquespecifications arethesame forallrubber
hose clamps.
Ensure thatscrew doesnotcontact adjacent parts.
Changing FuelFilter
WARNING: Before removing fuelfilter, release fuelpressure fromfuelline
to eliminate danger.
MA-22

ENGINEMAINTENANCE @KJ
Changing FuelFilter (Cont'd)

1. Remove fuseforfuel pump.
2. Start engine.
3. After engine stalls,crankengine twoorthree times tomake
sure thatfuel pressure isreleased. •
4. Turn ignition switchoffand install fuseforfuel pump.
i

AECBBO
5.Loosen fuelhose clamps.
6. Replace fuelfilter.

• Becareful nottospill fuelover engine compartment. Place
a shop towel toabsorb fuel.
• Use ahigh-pressure typefuelfilter. Donot use asynthetic
resinous fuelfilter.
• When tightening fuelhose clamps, refertoChecking Fuel
Lines.
Cleaning andChanging AirCleaner Filter
VISCOUS PAPERTYPE
The viscous papertypefilter does notneed cleaning between
renewals.
DRY PAPER TYPE
Clean orreplace element moreoftenunder dustydriving con-
ditions.
SMA384C MA-23

SMA476

Side
electrode

It, ENGINE
MAINTENANCE ~
Checking andChanging SparkPlugs(Cont'd)

6. Install sparkplugs. Reconnect ignitionwiresaccording to
nos. indicated onthem.

Spark plug:
~: 20-29 N'm (2.0-3.0 kg-m, 14-22 ft-Ib)
Checking IgnitionWires

1. Inspect wiresforcracks, damage, burnedterminals andfor
improper fit.
2. Measure theresistance ofwires andcheck forintermittent
breaks.

SMA813C
Cylinder
No.

2

3

4
Resistance
kQ[at25'C (77'F)]
Approximately 11
Approximately 10
Approximately 8
Approximately 6.5

If itexceeds thelimit, replace theignition wirewithanew one.

Changing PositiveCrankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Filter

Remove aircleaner coverandreplace
pev
filter.

Checking EVAPVapor Lines

1. Visually inspectEVAPvapor linesforimproper attachment
and forcracks, damage, looseconnections, chafingand
deterioration.
2. Inspect vacuum reliefvalve offuel tank filler capfor
clogging, sticking,etc.

Refer
10
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONSYSTEMINSPECTION inEC
section.
MA-26

ENGINEMAINTENANCE [][]

Checking CoolingSystem(Cont'd)

Pull thenegative-pressure valvetoopen it.Check thatitcloses
completely whenreleased.

CHECKING COOLINGSYSTEMFORLEAKS

Apply pressure tothe cooling systemwithcaptester tocheck
f~r leakage.
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar,1.6kg/cm
2,
23psi)

CAUTION:

Higher pressure thanthespecified valuemaycause damage to
radiator.

SMA811C
SMA803A
Checking
FuelLines

Inspect fuellines andtank forimproper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, looseconnections, chafingordeterioration.
If necessary, repairorreplace faultyparts.

3 (0.12) Unit:mm(in)

_._-- --,"'~'r---1

"
,

-
-
---;--,
-,---

•• J..
_J- __

28 (1.10)

~ Fuel hose clamps

1.0 -1.5 N.m
(0.10 -0.15 kg-m,
8.7 -13.0 in-Ib)

MMA104A
• FUEL PRESRELEASE.
0

FUEL PUMP WILLSTOP BY
TOUCHING STARTDURING
IDLE_
CRANK AFEW TIMES AFTER
ENGINE STALL.

---S-T~-RT--
SEF823KCAUTION:

Tighten high-pressure rubberhoseclamp sothat clamp endis
3 mm (0.12 in)from hose end.
Tightening torquespecifications arethesame forallrubber
hose clamps.
Ensure thatscrew doesnotcontact adjacent parts.

Changing FuelFilter

WARNING:
Before removing fuelfilter, release fuelpressure fromfuelline
to eliminate danger.

rF.i\
1.Start engine.
~ 2.Perform "FUELPRESSURE RELEASE"in"WORK
SUPPORT" modewithCONSULT.
3. After engine stalls,crankengine twoorthree times
to make surethatfuel pressure isreleased.
4. Turn ignition switchoff.

MA-32