1999 NISSAN PRIMERA ignition

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Oil cooler (engine) ....................................LC-20, 30
Oil pan (engine) ...............................EM-17, 70, 129
Oil pressure (engine)............................LC-5, 16, 27
Oil pump (engine).................................LC-5, 17, 27
Oil pump regulator valve (engine) ....................LC-7
Oil seal replacement
(engine) ................................EM-29, 84, 138, 139
On board diagnostic
system ...............................EC-QG-36, EC-SR-48
Operational check (cool box) .........................HA-24
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Park/Neutral position
switch.............................EC-QG-313, EC-SR-298
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) ...................AT-48
Parking brake control .....................................BR-48
Parking lamp .................................................EL-100
PCV (positive crankcase
ventilation) .........................EC-QG-28, EC-SR-30
PCV system inspection............................MA-26, 36
Periodic maintenance (for Europe) ..................MA-6
PGC/V - Wiring diagram ...EC-QG-264, EC-SR-252
PHASE - Wiring diagram .......................EC-QG-240
Pilot bushing replacement - See Pilot
converter ...................................................EM-117
Piston assembly..............EM-53, 60, 110, 117, 167,
175, 176, 185, 193, 199
Piston pin inspection.............EM-54, 110, 168, 171,
185, 193, 199
Piston ring inspection ....................EM-54, 111, 168,
185, 193, 199
Piston to bore clearance........................EM-56, 174
PNP/SW - Wiring
diagram..........................EC-QG-315, EC-SR-300
POWER - Wiring diagram...............................EL-12
Power door lock ....................................EL-245, 265
Power door mirror .........................................EL-231
Power seat ....................................................EL-233
Power steering fluid level...............................MA-53
Power steering oil pressure
switch.............................EC-QG-342, EC-SR-321
Power supply routing ......................................EL-10
Power transistor......................................EC-SR-311
Power transistor & ignition coil ..............EC-SR-306
Power window ...............................................EL-236
Pre-delivery inspection.....................................MA-4
Precautions (General) .......................................GI-4
Pressure test (A/T) ..........................................AT-35
PST/SW - Wiring
diagram..........................EC-QG-343, EC-SR-322
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Radiator ..........................................LC-9, 13, 25, 36Rear axle (disc brake type) ..............................RA-5
Rear bumper ...........................................BT-7, 9, 11
Rear combination lamp removal and
installation ...................................................BT-37
Rear disc brake ........................................BR-33, 40
Rear door ........................................................BT-14
Rear drum brake ............................................BR-44
Rear fog lamp................................................EL-112
Rear heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) ..EC-QG-171, EC-SR-180, 187, 194, 201
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater ............................EC-QG-203, EC-SR-207
Rear seat ........................................................BT-43
Rear seat belt ...................................................RS-4
Rear suspension ..............................................RA-4
Rear washer..................................................EL-193
Rear window ...................................................BT-53
Rear window defogger ..................................EL-207
Rear wiper.....................................................EL-193
Refrigerant connection precaution ...................HA-4
Refrigerant general precaution.........................HA-4
Refrigerant lines ...........................................HA-104
Refrigerant pressure
sensor....................EC-QG-299, 347, EC-SR-289
Refrigeration cycle..........................................HA-12
Removal and installation (A/T) ......................AT-116
Revolution sensor (A/T) ............................AT-61, 65
R/FOG - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-112
Roof trim .........................................................BT-25
RRO2 - Wiring
diagram.....................EC-QG-174, 183, 191, 199,
EC-SR-183, 190, 197, 203
RRO2/H - Wiring
diagram..........................EC-QG-205, EC-SR-209
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SAE J1930 terminology list .............................GI-51
Seal - See Exterior .........................................BT-31
SEAT - Wiring diagram .................................EL-233
Seat belt inspection .......................................MA-54
Seat belt pre-tensioner ...................................RS-13
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ....................RS-27
Seat, front .......................................................BT-40
Self-diagnostic results ...........EC-QG-46, EC-SR-59
Shift control components (M/T) .........MT-17, 50, 74
Shock absorber (rear).....................................RA-11
Side air bag ....................................................RS-19
Side trim ..........................................................BT-18
Side window - See Rear side window ............BT-55
S/LOCK - Wiring diagram .....................EL-248, 270
Spark plug replacement...........................MA-25, 35
Speedometer ........................................EL-141, 146
Spiral cable.....................................................RS-14
Spot lamp..............................................EL-130, 131
SROOF - Wiring diagram .............................EL-230
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint
System ..........................................................RS-8
SRS - Wiring diagram ....................................RS-33
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-6

Symptom Check items
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function—Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system malfunc-
tion
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper—
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator—
Blocked condenser
—
Installed large fog lamp
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Overheating Cause Analysis (Cont’d)
LC-38

MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION.......................... 3
Special Service Tools ................................................ 3
Commercial Service Tool ........................................... 3
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS.......................... 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE.......................................... 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.......................................... 6
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) .......................... 6
Chassis and Body Maintenance ................................ 7
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) .......................... 8
Chassis and Body Maintenance ................................ 9
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) .......... 10
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ......................... 11
Chassis and Body Maintenance .............................. 12
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ........................ 13
Chassis and Body Maintenance .............................. 14
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km) .................. 15
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS......... 16
Fluids and Lubricants .............................................. 16
SAE Viscosity Number ............................................ 17
QG
ENGINE MAINTENANCE............................................ 18
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 18
Changing Engine Coolant........................................ 19
Checking Cooling System ....................................... 21
Checking Radiator Cap ........................................... 21
Checking Fuel Lines ................................................ 22Changing Fuel Filter ................................................ 23
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 23
Changing Engine Oil................................................ 24
Changing Engine Oil Filter ...................................... 24
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs ..................... 25
Checking Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
System ..................................................................... 26
Checking Vacuum Hoses and Connections ............ 26
Checking EVAP Vapour Lines ................................. 26
Checking Front Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .... 27
SR20DE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE............................................ 28
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 28
Changing Engine Coolant........................................ 29
Checking Cooling System ....................................... 31
Checking Fuel Lines ................................................ 33
Changing Fuel Filter ................................................ 33
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ..................................... 34
Changing Engine Oil................................................ 34
Changing Engine Oil Filter ...................................... 35
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs ..................... 35
Checking Ignition Leads .......................................... 36
Checking Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
System ..................................................................... 36
Checking Vacuum Hoses and Connections ............ 37
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines ................................... 37
Checking Front Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .... 38
CD20T
ENGINE MAINTENANCE............................................ 39
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 39
Changing Engine Coolant........................................ 40
MA

Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose con-
nections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and condi-
tions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dust, fuel lines and con-
nections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid
lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and head-
lamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose
connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and
accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for opera-
tion
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and align-
ment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and align-
ment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if appli-
cable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If appli-
cable)
Install deodorizing filter to air purifier (If appli-
cable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and
differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for
leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and
gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and
drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with
wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing
and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition tim-
ing*1)
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel
only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel
covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint
damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock),
and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system
: Not applicable to this model.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-4

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
QG16DE/QG18DE/SR20DE engines
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary [ ] = At the specified mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less
than 15,000 km (9,000 miles) per yearkm×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles×1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96QG16DE/
QG18DESR20DE
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference pages
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*RRRRRRRRMA-24 MA-34
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRRMA-24 MA-35
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIMA-18 MA-28
Cooling systemIIIIIIIIMA-21 MA-31
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine
NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-19 MA-29
Air cleaner filter* R R MA-23 MA-34
Intake and exhaust valve clearance
(Non HLA models)See NOTE (2) EM-92—
Fuel and vapour linesIIIIMA-22/MA-26MA-33/
MA-37
Spark plugs (Conventional type)RRRRMA-25 MA-35
Ignition leads I I—MA-36
Fuel filter*R MA-23 MA-33
Heated oxygen sensor* See NOTE (3)MA-27,
EC-QG-134/
EC-QG-173MA-38,
EC-SR-146/
EC-SR-182
PCVsystem IIIIMA-26MA-36
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/72 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required for QG engine models. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clear-
ance.
(3) Perform only according to“Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driv-
ing conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-6

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
QG16DE/QG18DE/SR20DE engines
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer
basis only.km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles x 1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)QG16DE/
QG18DESR20DE
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference pages
Engine oil (Use recom-
mended oil)*RRRRRRRR MA-24 MA-34
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN
genuine part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRR MA-24 MA-35
Drive beltsIIIIIIII MA-18 MA-28
Cooling system I I I I MA-21 MA-31
Engine anti-freeze coolant
(Use genuine NISSAN Anti-
Freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-19 MA-29
Air cleaner filter* R R MA-23 MA-34
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance (Non HLA models)See NOTE (2) EM-92—
Fuel and vapour lines I IMA-22/
MA-26MA-33/
MA-37
Spark plugs (Conventional type) R R R R MA-25 MA-35
Ignition leadsI—MA-36
Fuel filter*R MA-23 MA-33
Heated oxygen sensor* See NOTE (3)EC-QG-134/
EC-QG-173EC-SR-146/
EC-SR-182
PCV system I I I I MA-26 MA-36
PCV filter* R R——
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles).
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required for QG engine models. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clear-
ance.
(3) Perform only according to“Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-11

Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
—DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT—
Heater
1. Set heater system as follows to prevent coolant from remain-
ing in the system.

Move temperature control dial all the way to“HOT”.
Semi-automatic air conditioning
1. Set air conditioning system as follows to prevent coolant from
remaining in the system.
a. Turn ignition switch“ON”and enter a temperature of 32°Con
the heater control.
b. Wait 30 seconds before turning ignition switch“OFF”.
2. Disconnect lower radiator hose and remove radiator cap.
3. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir
tank.
Install it temporarily.

Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
4. Remove cylinder block drain plug and air relief plug.
5. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corro-
sion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system.
Refer to“FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM”, MA-21.
NMA104 Turn to HOT
Temperature control dial
NMA103 Temperature control
NMA051 Front
.Loosen
.Radiator cap
.Front.Lower
radiator
hose
NMA001 Drain plug
Loosen
Air relief plug
NMA107
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
MA-19

Changing Fuel Filter
WARNING:
Before removing fuel filter, release fuel pressure from fuel
line.
With Consult II
1. Release fuel pressure using the following procedure.
a. Start engine.
b. Perform“FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE”in“WORK
SUPPORT”mode to release fuel pressure to zero.
c. After engine stalls, crank engine two or three times to
make sure that fuel pressure is released.
d. Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
WARNING:
Use rubber gloves to prevent fuel from contacting the skin
when removing fuel hoses and filter.
2. Loosen fuel hose clamps.
3. Replace fuel filter.

Be careful not to spill fuel over engine compartment.
Place a shop towel to absorb fuel.

Use a high-pressure type fuel filter. Do not use a syn-
thetic resinous fuel filter.

When tightening fuel hose clamps, refer to“Checking
Fuel Lines”, MA-22
Changing Air Cleaner Filter
Viscous paper type
Unfasten clamps to change air cleaner filter.
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning.
PEF823K
.SMA288C
.NMA006
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
MA-23