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Test lamp
SEL842TWIPER
ANDWASHER
Front Wiper Amplifier Check
1. Connect asshown inthe figure atleft.
2. Iftest lamp comes onwhen connected toterminal
CD
or
@
and battery ground, wiperamplifier isnormal.
GEL028
SEL024J Front
Wiper Installation andAdjustment
1. Prior towiper arminstallation, turnonwiper switch tooper-
ate wiper motor andthen turnit"OFF" (AutoStop).
2. Liftthe blade upand then setitdown ontoglass surface. Set
the blade center toclearance "C"
&
"D" immediately before
tightening nut.
3. Eject washer fluid.Turnonwiper switch tooperate wiper
motor andthen turnit"OFF".
4. Ensure thatwiper blades stopwithin clearance "C"
&
"D".
Clearance
"C":
23-38 mm (0.91 •1.50 in)
Clearance
"0":
27-42 mm (1.06 -1.65 in)
• Tighten windshield wiperarmnuts tospecified torque.
~: 21-26 N'm (2.1-2.7 kg-m, 15-20 ft.lb)
• Before reinstalling wiperarm,clean upthe pivot areaas
illustrated. Thiswillreduce possibility ofwiper armloose-
ness.
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SEL846TWIPER
ANDWASHER
Rear Wiper Amplifier Check
1. Connect asshown inthe figure atleft.
2.
If
test lamp illuminates whenconnected toterminal
CD
or
@
and battery ground, wiperamplifier isnormal.
Clearance "E"
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SEL024J
0.9 (0.035)
~
OJ
O.9
(0.035)
Unit: mm(in)
GEL015 Rear
Wiper Installation andAdjustment
1. Prior towiper arminstallation, turnonwiper switch tooper-
ate wiper motor andthen turnit"OFF" (AutoStop).
2: Liftthe blade upand then setitdown ontoglass surface. Set
the blade center toclearance "E"immediately beforetight-
ening nut.
3. Eject washer fluid.Turnonwiper switch tooperate wiper
motor andthen turnit"OFF".
4. Ensure thatwiper blades stopwithin clearance "E".
Clearance
"E":
20mm (0.79 in)
• Tighten windshield wiperarmnuts tospecified torque.
~: 13-18 N.m (1.3-1.8 kg-m, 9-13 ft-Ib)
• Before reinstalling wiperarm,clean upthe pivot areaas
illustrated. Thiswillreduce possibility ofwiper armloose-
ness.
Rear Washer NozzleAdjustment
• Adjust washer nozzlewithsuitable toolasshown inthe fig-
ure atleft.
Adjustable range:
::l::
10°
(Inany direction)
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GENERALMAINTENANCE
General maintenance includesthoseitemswhich should bechecked duringthenormal day-to-day
operation ofthe vehicle. Theyareessential ifthe vehicle isto continue operating properly.Theowners
can perform thechecks andinspections themselves orthey canhave theirNISSAN dealersdothem.
Item
OUTSIDE THEVEHICLE
The maintenance itemslistedhereshould beperformed fromtimetotime, unless oth-
erwise specified.
Tires
Check thepressure withagauge periodically whenataservice station, including
the spare, andadjust tothe specified pressureifnecessary. Checkcarefully fordamage,
cuts orexcessive wear.
Windshield wiperblades
Checkforcracks orwear ifthey donot wipe properly.
Doors andengine hood
Check thatalldoors, theengine hood,thetrunk lidand back
door operate properly. Alsoensure thatalllatches locksecurely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, rollersandlinks ifnecessary. Makesurethatthesecondary latchkeeps thehood
from opening whentheprimary latchisreleased.
When driving inareas usingroadsaltorother corrosive materials, checkforlubrication
frequently.
Tire rotation
Tiresshould berotated every
10,000
km
(6,000
miles).
INSIDE THEVEHICLE
The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked onaregular basis,suchaswhen
performing periodicmaintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.
Lights
Makesurethattheheadlights, stoplights, taillights, turnsignal lights,andother
lights arealloperating properlyandinstalled securely. Alsocheck headlight aim.
Warning lightsandbuzzers/chimes
Makesurethatallwarning lightsandbuzzers/chimes
are operating properly.
Steering wheel
Check forchange inthe steering conditions, suchasexcessive freeplay,
hard steering orstrange noises.
Free play: Lessthan35mm (1.38 in)
Seat belts
Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (e.g.buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operateproperly andsmoothly, andareinstalled securely. Checkthebelt
webbing forcuts, fraying, wearordamage.
UNDER THEHOOD ANDVEHICLE
The maintenance itemslisted hereshould bechecked periodically e.g.each timeyou
check theengine oilorrefuel.
Windshield washerfluid
Check thatthere isadequate fluidinthe tank.
Engine coolant level
Check thecoolant levelwhen theengine iscold.
Engine oillevel
Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle onalevel spotandturning off
the engine.
Brake andclutch fluidlevels
Makesurethatthebrake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween
the "MAX" and"MIN" linesonthe reservoir.
Battery
Checkthefluid level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween the"MAX" and"MIN"
lines.
MA-6
Reference
pages
MA-51
MA-50
MA-19,38
MA-24, 33,41
MA-45,47
