1999 NISSAN FRONTIER Owners Manual

JUMP STARTING
If jump starting is necessary, see ``Jump
starting'' in the ``In case of emergency''
section. If the engine does not start by jump
starting, the battery may have to be re-
placed. Contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer.
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WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is OFF. The
engine could rotate unexpectedly.
1. Visually inspect each belt for signs of
unusual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness.
If the belt is in poor condition or loose,
have it replaced or adjusted by an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
2. Have the belts checked regularly for con-
dition and tension in accordance with the
maintenance schedule found in the
``Maintenance'' section of this manual.
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DRIVE BELTS
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WARNING
Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct socket to
remove the plugs. An incorrect socket
can cause damage.
KA24DE Engine
Platinum-tipped spark plug
It is not necessary to replace platinum-
tipped spark plugs as frequently as conven-
tional type spark plugs because they last
much longer. Follow the maintenance
schedule, but do not reuse the spark plugs
by cleaning or regapping.
IAlways replace spark plugs with rec-
commended or equivalent ones.
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SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
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VG33E Engine
It is not necessary to replace platinum-
tipped spark plugs as frequently as conven-
tional type spark plugs because they last
much longer.Follow the maintenance schedule, but do
not reuse the spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.
IAlways replace spark plugs with rec-
commended or equivalent ones.
1. Disconnect spark plug cables. Keep
track of the original cable locations.
When disconnecting, always hold the
boots Ð not the cables. Mark all cables
to identify their original location.
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2. Remove spark plugs with a spark plug
wrench, (type A or B) supplied in the
vehicle's tool bag.3. Install spark plugs.
When installing a plug, turn it two or
three turns by hand and then tighten with
a spark plug socket. Be careful not to
overtighten it.
Tightening torque:
14 to 22 ft-lb (20 to 29 N×m)
4. Reconnect the spark plug cables to their
original positions.The filter element should not be cleaned
and reused as it is given a special treat-
ment. We recommend it be replaced ac-
cording to the maintenance intervals shown
in the ``Maintenance'' section of this manual.
When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of
the air cleaner housing and the cover with a
damp cloth.
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AIR CLEANER HOUSING
FILTER
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WARNING
IOperating the engine with the air
cleaner off can cause you or others
to be burned. The air cleaner not
only cleans the air, it stops flame if
the engine backfires. If it isn't there
and the engine backfires, you could
be burned. Don't drive with it off, and
be careful working on the engine
with the air cleaner off.INever pour fuel into the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
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CAUTION
I
After wiper blade replacement, return
the wiper arm to its original position.
Otherwise it may be damaged when
the engine hood is opened.
IMake sure the wiper blade contacts
the glass. Otherwise, the arm may be
damaged from wind pressure.
If your windshield is not clear after using the
windshield washer or if a wiper blade chat-
ters when running, wax or another material
may be on the blade or windshield.Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild deter-
gent. Then rinse the blade with clear water.
If your windshield is still not clear after
cleaning the blades and using the wiper,
replace the blades.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.2. Push the release tab, then move the
wiper blade down the wiper arm to re-
move.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper
arm until it clicks into place.
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If you wax the surface of the hood, be
careful not to let wax get into the washer
nozzle. This may cause clogging or im-
proper windshield washer operation. If
wax gets into the nozzle, remove it with a
needle or small pin.Pull the parking brake lever up. If the num-
ber of clicks is out of the range listed above,
see an authorized NISSAN dealer.With the engine running, check distance A
between the upper surface of the pedal and
the metal floor.
Distance A:
Manual
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission
2WD Rear
Wheel ABS4 1/8 in.
(105mm)4 1/2 in.
(115mm)
4WD Four
Wheel ABS4 in.
(100mm)4 1/4 in.
(110mm)
If it is out of the range shown above, see an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
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PARKING BRAKE CHECK BRAKE PEDAL
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