1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 panel

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.

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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

ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Control CableInstallation andAdjustment

• Move selector leverfromthe"P" range tothe "1" range.
You should beable tofeel thedetents ineach range.
• The control cableneeds adjustment inthe following cases:
1) When thedetents cannotbefelt;
2) When thepointer indicating therange isimproperly
aligned.
• Always adjustcontrol cablewhenitis removed fromselec-
tor lever ormanual shaft.

SEC. 349

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INSTALLATION

1. Place selector leverandmanual shaftat"P" position.
2. Connect controlcabletoselector leverandtighten control
cable locknut.Clamp control cabletoselector lever
bracket.

AT-35

CONTENTS

G EN ERAL IN FORMATION 1

Identification Number 2

BODY COMPONENT PARTS 3

U nderbody Component Parts 3
Body Component Parts 4

CO RROSlO NPR OTECTI 0N 7

Description 7
Anti -Co rrosive Wax 8
Undercoating 9
Stone Guard Coat 10

BODY CONSTRUCTION 11

Body Construction .~ 11

BODY ALIGNM ENT 13

Body Center Marks 13
Panel PartsMatching Marks 14
Description 15
Engine Compartment 16
Underbody 17
Passenger Compartment (Sedan-5-door Hatchback) 19
Rear Body (Sedan) 21
Passenger Compartment (3-doorHatchback) 22
Rear Body (3-door Hatchback-5-door Hatchback) 24

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FORPLASTICS 25

Handling Precautions forPlastics
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Location ofPlastic Parts - 26

PR ECAUTIONS 28

Precautions ForHandling HighStrength Steel(HSS) 28

R EPLACEM ENTOPERATIONS 32

Description 32
Radiator CoreSupport (PartialReplacement) 33
Hoodledge (PartialReplacement) 34
Front SideMember (PartialReplacement) 35
Front Pillar..~ 36
Center Pillar(Sedan -5-door Hatchback) 37
Outer Sill(Sedan -5-door Hatchback) 38
Outer Sill(3-door Hatchback) 39
Rear Fender (Sedan) 40
Rear Fender (5-door Hatchback) 41
Rear Fender (3-door Hatchback) 42
Rear Floor Rear 43
Rear SideMember Extension (Sedan) 44
Rear SideMember Extension (3-doorand5-door Hatchback) 45

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

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3 Gross vehicle weight
4 Gross combination weight
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6 Gross axleweight(Rear)
7 Type approval number
8 Body colorcode
9 Trim color code
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12 Engine displacement
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