1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 service

REPLACEMENTOPERATIONS
Rear Floor Rear ________
GENERALINFORMATION _
Identification Number(Cont'd)
(Work afterrearpanel havebeen removed.)

ExceptforEurope

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Destination
A: Australia andNew Zealand
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Model
A: 2-wheel drive
Engine type
B: GA 15DE engine
C: GA 16DE engine
E: SR20DE engine-For AustraliaandNew Zealand only
Body type
B: 4-door Sedan
F: 5-door Hatchback
Manufacturer
IN 1:Nissan, Passenger vehicle

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

1Type approval number
2 Vehicle identification
number(Chassis number)
3 Gross vehicle weight
4 Gross combination weight
Gross vehicle weight

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Gross trailing capacity
(Weight)
5 Gross axleweight(Front)
6 Gross axleweight(Rear)
7 Type approval number
8 Body colorcode
9 Trim color code
10 Model Specification No.
11 Engine model
12 Engine displacement
13 Transaxle model
14 Axle model

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REPLACEMENTOPERATIONS

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Destination
U: Europe
Model
A: 2-wheel drive
Engine type
A: GA 14DE engine
C: GA 16DE engine
E: SR20DE engine
F: CD20 engine
Body type
B: 4-door Sedan
F: 5-door Hatchback
E: 3-door Hatchback
Manufacturer

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Emission
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERARRANGEMENT
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REPLACEMENTOPERATIONS _
Rear SideMember Extension

Service Joint

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BODY
&
TRIM
SECTION
BT
CONTENTS
* For seat belt,refer toMA and RSsection.
* For wiring diagrams ofbody electrical systems,refertoEL section.
PRECAUTIONS
2
Service Notice 2
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (DualAirBag System) 2
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (Single AirBag System) 2
GENERAL SERViCiNG 3
Clip andFastener
3

BODY END
5

Body Front End
5

Body RearEndandOpener 7
DOOR 11
Front Door 11
Rear Door
12

INSTRUMENT PANEL
13

INTERIOR TRIM 16
Side andFloor Trim
16

Door Trim 22Roof
Trim 24
Trunk RoomTrim 26
Back DoorTrim 27
EXTERIOR 28
SEAT 35
Front Seat
35

Heated Seal... 36
Rear Seat 37
SUNROOF 39
WINDSHIELD ANDWINDOWS 43
Windshield andRear Window 43
Back DoorWindow 44
Rear SideWindow
.45

MIRROR 46
Door Mirror .46
BODY ALIGNMENT 47
Engine Compartment 47
Underbody .49

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PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice

• When removing orinstalling variousparts,placeacloth orpadding ontothevehicle bodytoprevent
scratches.
• Handle trim,molding, instruments, grille,etc.carefully duringremoving orinstalling. Becareful not
to soil ordamage them.
• Apply sealing compound wherenecessary wheninstalling parts.
• When applying sealingcompound, becareful thatthesealing compound doesnotprotrude from
parts.
• When replacing anymetal parts(forexample bodyouter panel, members, etc.),besure totake rust
prevention measures.

SupplementalRestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (DualAirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental Restraint
System consists ofair bag modules (locatedinthe center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument
panel onthe passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,wiring harness andspiral cable.
Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (Single AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists ofan
air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual.
BT-2

BRAKESYSTEM
SECTION

CONTENTS BR
PRECAUTIONS ANDPREPARATION
3

Precautions 3
Special Service Tools 4
Commercial ServiceTools 4

CHECK ANDADJUSTMENT 5

Checking BrakeFluidLevel 5
Checking BrakeLine 5
Changing BrakeFluid 5

AIR
BLEEDING 6

Bleeding Procedure 6

BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE 7

Removal 8
Inspection 8
Installation 8

CONTROL VALVE 9

Proportioning Valve 9

BRAKE PEDALANDBRACKET 11

Removal andInstallation 11
Inspection 11
Adjustment 11

MASTER CYLINDER 12

Removal 12
Disassembly 12
Inspection 13
Assembly 13
Installation 14

BRAKE BOOSTER 15

On-vehicle Service 15
Removal 15
Inspection 16
Installation 16

VACUUM HOSE 17

Removal andInstallation 17
Inspection 17

FRONT DISCBRAKE 19

Pad Replacement.. 19
Removal 22
Disassembly 22Inspection
-Caliper 22
Inspection -Rotor 23
Assembly '".23
Installation 24

REAR DRUM BRAKE 25

Removal 25
Inspection -Wheel Cylinder 26
Wheel Cylinder Overhaul 27
Inspection -Drum 27
Inspection -Lining 27
Installation 27

REAR DISCBRAKE 29

Pad Replacement 29

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Inspection -Caliper 32
Inspection -Rotor 33
Assembly 33
Installation 35

PARKING BRAKECONTROL 36

Removal andInstallation 36
Inspection 36
Adjustment ." 37

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM 38

Purpose 38
Operation 38
ABS Hydraulic Circuit 38
System Components 39
System Description 39
Removal andInstallation .40
Wiring Diagram -ABS - .45

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
52

Contents 52
Component PartsandHarness Connector
Location 64

SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SDS)86

General Specifications 86
Inspection andAdjustment 88

PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(DUAL AIRBAG SYSTEM)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" usedalong with
a seat belt,helps toreduce therisk orseverity ofinjury tothe
driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupple-
mental Restraint Systemconsists ofair bag modules (located
in the center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument panel
on the passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoser-
vice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Ser-
vice Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperatiYe, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(SINGLE AIRBAG SYSTEM)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" andused along withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk
or severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists of
an air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual.
BR-3
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GG94310000or

commercial equivalent

SBR820BA

For
tightening flarenut

Tool number
Tool name
PRECAUTIONS
ANDPREPARATION
Precautions (Conl'd)

BRAKE SYSTEM

• Recommended fluidisbrake fluid"DOT 3"or"DOT 4".
• Never reusedrained brakefluid.
• Donot mix different typesofbrake fluids (DOT3,DOT 4).
• Becareful nottosplash brakefluidonpainted areas;itmay
cause paintdamage. Ifbrake fluidissplashed onpainted
areas, washitaway withwater immediately.
• Toclean master cylinder parts,discbrake caliper partsor
wheel cylinder parts,useclean brake fluid.
• Never usemineral oilssuch asgasoline orkerosene. They
will ruin rubber partsofhydraulic system.
• Use flare nutwrench whenremoving andinstalling brake
tubes.
• Always torquebrakelineswhen installing.
WARNING:
• Clean brakes withavacuum dustcollector tominimize risk
of health hazard frompowder causedbyfriction.

Special Service Tools

Description

GG9431 0000

Flare nuttorque wrench

NT406
Removing
andinstalling eachbrake piping

a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
~: 16.2N'm(1.65 kg-m, 11.9f1-lb)
Commercial ServiceTools

Description
Tool name

CD
Flare nutcrows foot
@ Torque wrench
Brake fluidpressure
gauge
NT360
NT151
Removing
andinstalling eachbrake piping

a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

Measuring brakefluidpressure

BR-4