1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 belt

PREPARATIONANDPRECAUTIONS
Service Notice
Supplemental RestraintSystem(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.

Ii
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.

•
Before proceeding withdisassembly, thor-
oughly cleantheoutside ofthe transaxle. Itis
important toprevent theinternal partsfrom
becoming contaminated bydirt orother for-
eign matter.
• Disassembly shouldbedone inaclean work
area.
• Use lint-free clothortowels forwiping parts
clean. Common shopragscanleave fibers
that could interfere withtheoperation ofthe
transaxle.
• Place disassembled partsinorder, onaparts
rack, foreasier andproper assembly.
• Allparts should becarefully cleaned-witha
general purpose, non-flammable solvent
before inspection orreassembly.
• Gaskets, sealsandO-rings shouldbe
replaced anytime thetransaxle isdisassem-
bled.
• Itis very important toperform functional tests
whenever theyareindicated. •
The valve bodycontains precision partsand
requires extremecarewhen partsare
removed andserviced. Placedisassembled
valve bodyparts inorder, onaparts rack,for
easier andproper assembly. Carewillalso
prevent springs andsmall partsfrombecom-
ing scattered orlost.
• Properly installedvales,sleeves, plugs,etc.
will slide along theirbores inthe valve body
under theirownweight.
• Before assembly, applyacoat ofrecom-
mended ATFtoall parts. Apply petroleum
jelly toprotect O-ringandseals, orhold bear-
ings andwashers inplace during assembly.
Do not use grease.
• Extremely careshould betaken toavoid dam-
age toO-rings, sealsandgaskets when
assembling.
• After overhaul, refillthetransaxle withnew
ATF.

•

Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (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.
AT-7

REPLACEMENTOPERATIONS
Center Pillar
Sedan
5-door hatchback
________
CORROSIONPROTECTION _
Anti-corrosive Wax

E

Hatchback

Section C-C:
For Australia model
Section
E-E:Hatchback
Section
8-8:

:
Indicates anti-corrosive waxcoated portions.

A

For Australia model
Section
0-0:SEDAN
Section
A-A:

To
improve corrosion resistance, anti-corrosive waxisapplied insidethebody silland inside otherclosed
sections. Accordingly, whenreplacing theseparts,besure toapply anti-corrosive waxtothe appropriate areas
of the new parts. Select anexcellent anti-corrosive waxwhich willpenetrate afterapplication andhasalong
shelf life.

FR
FR

117
111A

o

117

114
111A

Upper center pillarhinge brace

112

Lower center pillar
hinge brace

112
111
113
113

116 114
.cm.

( Overl apcutt ing)
Seat beltancher
reinforcement
Unit:mm

FR

Service
Joint
2-spot welds 3-spotwelds M.

I.
G plug weld MIG seam weld/
(For 3panels plugweld method )P:
F
weld

• rr= •
A
==-= •
B~
..LLLL

G1J --- ~

-37-
-8-

REPLACEMENTOPERATIONS
Center Pillar
Sedan
5-door hatchback
________
CORROSIONPROTECTION _
Anti-corrosive Wax

E

Hatchback

Section C-C:
For Australia model
Section
E-E:Hatchback
Section
8-8:

:
Indicates anti-corrosive waxcoated portions.

A

For Australia model
Section
0-0:SEDAN
Section
A-A:

To
improve corrosion resistance, anti-corrosive waxisapplied insidethebody silland inside otherclosed
sections. Accordingly, whenreplacing theseparts,besure toapply anti-corrosive waxtothe appropriate areas
of the new parts. Select anexcellent anti-corrosive waxwhich willpenetrate afterapplication andhasalong
shelf life.

FR
FR

117
111A

o

117

114
111A

Upper center pillarhinge brace

112

Lower center pillar
hinge brace

112
111
113
113

116 114
.cm.

( Overl apcutt ing)
Seat beltancher
reinforcement
Unit:mm

FR

Service
Joint
2-spot welds 3-spotwelds M.

I.
G plug weld MIG seam weld/
(For 3panels plugweld method )P:
F
weld

• rr= •
A
==-= •
B~
..LLLL

G1J --- ~

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-8-

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

•

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

INTERIORTRIM
Side andFloor Trim
(ilHook
X :Metal clips

Metal
clip~

CAUTION:
Wrap thetipofflat-bladed screwdriver withacloth when removing metalclipsfrom garnishes.
REMOVAL -Body sidetrim
4-door sedan

CD
Remove frontandrear seats. Referto"SEAT" fordetails, BT-35.

@
Remove frontandrear seat belts. Referto"SEAT BELTS" inRS section fordetails.

@)
Remove frontandrear kicking plates.

@
Remove dashsidelower finishers.

@)
Remove frontandrear body sidewelts.

@
Remove frontpillar garnishes.

tD
Remove centerpillarlower garnishes.

@
Remove centerpillarupper garnishes.

@
Remove rearpillar garnishes.

@)
Remove rearparcel shelffinisher.

@
Remove welt.

@
Remove seatback finisher.

SEC. 678-749-769-799
(!]
Metal clip

SBT048
8T-16

INTERIORTRIM
Side andFloor Trim(ConI' d)
REMOVAL -Body sidetrim
5-door hatchback

• Remove tonneau boardbefore removing bodysidetrim.

CD
Remove frontandrear seats. Referto"SEAT" fordetails, BT-35.

@
Remove frontandrear seat belts. Referto"SEAT BELTS" inRS section fordetails.

@)
Remove frontandrear kicking plates.

@
Remove dashsidelower finishers.

CID
Remove frontandrear body sidewelts.

@)
Remove frontpillar garnishes.

(f)
Remove centerpillarlower garnishes.

@
Remove centerpillarupper garnishes.

@
Remove rearparcel shelfsidefinishers.

@)
Remove rearpillar finishers.

@
Remove rearwheelhouse finishers.

@
Remove luggageroomrearplate.

@
Remove luggageroomrearfinisher.

@
Remove luggageroomsidelower finishers.

SEC. 678-749-769-799

MetalcliPGl
~:Velcro
X :Metal clip
88T050
8T-18

INTERIORTRIM
Side andFloor Trim(Conl'd)
REMOVAL -Body sidetrim
3-door hatchback

• Remove tonneauboardbefore removing bodysidetrim.

CD
Remove frontandrear seats. Referto"SEAT" fordetails, BT-35.

@
Remove frontandrear seat belts. Referto"SEAT BELTS"
in
RS section fordetails.

@)
Remove kickingplate.

@
Remove dashsidelower finishers.

@
Remove bodysidewelts.

@
Remove frontpillar garnishes.

(j)
Remove rearparcel shelfsidefinishers.

@
Remove rearside finishers.

@
Remove rearpillar garnishes.

@)
Remove luggageroomrearplate.

@
Remove luggageroomrearfinisher.

@
Remove luggageroomrearside lower finishers.

SEC. 678-749-769-799

~:Velcro
X :Metal clips
SBT052
8T-20