2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 Body and trim

NJMA0036
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 Ð engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections 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 headlamp 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 operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
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 speed
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
: Not applicable to this model
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2

BODY & TRIM
SECTION
BT
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................3
Service Notice..............................................................3
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²...............3
CLIP AND FASTENER....................................................4
Description ...................................................................4
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE.........................6
Checking Body Corrosion ............................................6
BODY FRONT END.........................................................7
Removal and Installation .............................................7
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY....................................7
BODY REAR END AND OPENER................................10
Removal and Installation (Sedan) .............................10
REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY....................................10
Removal and Installation (Hatchback).......................13
REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY....................................13
DOOR.............................................................................16
Adjustment .................................................................16
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT..........................................16
Front Door Glass .......................................................17
FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR................17
Rear Door Glass ........................................................18
REAR DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR..................19
Front Door Lock .........................................................21
BELL CRANK ADJUSTMENT....................................21
OUTSIDE HANDLE ROD ADJUSTMENT...................21
REMOVAL...............................................................22
Rear Door Lock .........................................................23
OUTSIDE HANDLE ROD ADJUSTMENT...................23
REMOVAL...............................................................24
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY.............................25
Removal and Installation ...........................................25
SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM...............................................31
Removal and Installation ...........................................31
SEDAN...................................................................31
3-DOOR HATCHBACK.............................................34
5-DOOR HATCHBACK.............................................36
DOOR TRIM...................................................................39
Removal and Installation ...........................................39ROOF TRIM...................................................................43
Removal and Installation ...........................................43
TRUNK ROOM TRIM.....................................................45
Removal and Installation ...........................................45
SEDAN...................................................................45
BACK DOOR TRIM.......................................................46
Removal and Installation ...........................................46
3-DOOR AND 5-DOOR HATCHBACK.......................46
EXTERIOR.....................................................................47
Removal and Installation ...........................................47
FRONT SEAT................................................................56
Removal and Installation ...........................................56
MANUAL SEAT........................................................57
Heated Seat ...............................................................58
Active Head Restraint ................................................58
OPERATION OUTLINE............................................58
REAR SEAT...................................................................59
Removal and Installation ...........................................59
SUNROOF......................................................................60
Adjustment .................................................................60
Removal .....................................................................60
Trouble Diagnoses.....................................................64
DIAGNOSTIC TABLE................................................64
WIND DEFLECTOR.................................................64
ADJUSTMENT.........................................................65
DRAIN HOSES........................................................66
WEATHERSTRIP.....................................................66
LINK AND WIRE ASSEMBLY....................................67
WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS....................................68
Removal and Installation ...........................................68
REMOVAL...............................................................68
INSTALLATION........................................................68
WINDSHIELD..........................................................69
SIDE WINDOW........................................................70
BACK DOOR WINDOW............................................71
DOOR MIRROR.............................................................72
Removal and Installation ...........................................72
REAR VIEW MIRROR...................................................73
Removal and Installation ...........................................73
REMOVAL...............................................................73

Service NoticeNJBT0001+When removing or installing various parts, place a cloth or padding onto the vehicle body to prevent
scratches.
+Handle trim, molding, instruments, grille, etc. carefully during removing or installing. Be careful not to oil
or damage them.
+Apply sealing compound where necessary when installing parts.
+When applying sealing compound, be careful that the sealing compound does not protrude from parts.
+When replacing any metal parts (for example body outer panel, members, etc.), be sure to take rust pre-
vention measures.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR
BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
NJBT0002The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS system composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL N16 is as follows (The compo-
sition varies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
+For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), front seat
belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
+For a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of front side air bag module (located in the outer side of front
seat), side air bag (satellite) sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal
collision), wiring harness, warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
+To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance should be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
+Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the RS section.
+Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow harness connector.
PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice
BT-3

Removal and InstallationNJBT0013SEDANNJBT0013S01CAUTION:
+Wrap the tip of flat-bladed screwdriver with a cloth when removing metal clips from garnishes.
1. Remove front and rear seats. Refer to ªFRONT SEATº and ªREAR SEATº for details, BT-56 and BT-59.
2. Remove front and rear seat belts. Refer to RS-5 and RS-11, ªFront Seat Beltº and ªRear Seat Beltº for
details.
3. Remove front and rear outer kicking plates.
4. Remove front and rear inner kicking plates.
5. Remove dash side finishers.
6. Remove front and rear body side welts.
7. Remove front pillar garnishes.
8. Remove center pillar lower garnishes.
9. Remove center pillar upper garnishes.
10. Remove rear seat back finishers.
11. Remove rear pillar finishers.
12. Remove high-mounted stop lamp. (Models without rear air spoiler)
13. Remove seat back center and side finishers.
14. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher.
15. Remove hoot rest.
16. Remove floor carpet.
SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM
Removal and Installation
BT-31

3-DOOR HATCHBACKNJBT0013S02CAUTION:
+Wrap the tip of flat-bladed screwdriver with a cloth when removing metal clips from garnishes.
1. Remove front and rear seats. Refer to ªFRONT SEATº and ªREAR SEATº for details, BT-56 and BT-59.
2. Remove front and rear seat belts. Refer to RS-9 and RS-15, ªFront Seat Beltº and ªRear Seat Beltº for
details.
3. Remove outer kicking plates.
4. Remove inner kicking plates.
5. Remove dash side finishers.
6. Remove body side welts.
7. Remove front pillar garnishes.
8. Remove rear parcel shelf side finish.
9. Remove rear wheelhouse finish.
10. Remove rear side finish.
11. Remove rear pillar garnish.
12. Remove luggage room rear plate.
13. Remove luggage room rear finish.
14. Remove luggage room rear side lower finish.
15. Remove front and rear room carpet.
16. Remove luggage room carpet.
NBT065
SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
BT-34

5-DOOR HATCHBACKNJBT0013S03CAUTION:
+Wrap the tip of flat-bladed screwdriver with a cloth when removing metal clips from garnishes.
1. Remove front and rear seats. Refer to ªFRONT SEATº and ªREAR SEATº for details, BT-56 and BT-59.
2. Remove front and rear seat belts. Refer to RS-7 and RS-15, ªFront Seat Beltº and ªRear Seat Beltº for
details.
3. Remove front and rear outer kicking plates.
4. Remove front and rear inner kicking plates.
5. Remove dash side finishers.
6. Remove front and rear body side welts.
7. Remove front pillar garnishes.
8. Remove center pillar lower garnishes.
9. Remove center pillar upper garnishes.
10. Remove rear parcel shelf side finish.
11. Remove rear pillar garnish.
12. Remove rear wheelhouse finish.
13. Remove luggage room rear plate.
14. Remove luggage room rear finish.
15. Remove luggage room rear side lower finish.
16. Remove front and rear room carpet.
17. Remove luggage room carpet.
SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
BT-36

Shock absorber (rear) ............................... SU-21
Side air bag ............................................... RS-33
Side trim .................................................... BT-31
Spare tire size ............................................ GI-43
Speedometer ............................................. EL-89
Spiral cable ............................................... RS-29
Spot lamp .................................................. EL-87
Spring (Wheelarch) height .......................... SU-6
Stabilizer bar (front) ................................... SU-11
Stall test (A/T) ............................................ AT-78
Standardized relay ....................................... EL-7
Start signal ...................................... EC-460, 693
Starter ....................................................... SC-16
Starting system ......................................... SC-13
Steering linkage ......................................... ST-15
Steering switch .......................................... EL-39
Steering wheel and column ....................... ST-10
Steering wheel play ..................................... ST-6
Steering wheel turning force ....................... ST-8
Stop lamp .................................................. EL-56
Striking rod (M/T) .......................... MT-32, 56, 94
Strut (front) .................................................. SU-9
Strut (rear) ................................................. SU-20
Sub-gear (M/T) ................................... MT-31, 55
Sunroof, electric ....................................... EL-165
Sunroof ...................................................... BT-60
Super lock ................................................ EL-196
Supplemental Restraint System ............... RS-20
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring
diagram .................................................. RS-46
Symbols and abbreviations ........................ GI-11
Symptom matrix chart ..................... EC-124, 541
Synchronizer (M/T) ....................... MT-31, 55, 93
System readiness test (SRT) code ........... EC-60
T
TCM circuit diagram ................................... AT-17
TCM inspection table ............................... AT-117
TP/SW - Wiring diagram ................. EC-323, 427
TPS - Wiring diagram ............................. EC-171
TURN - Wiring diagram ............................. EL-67
Tachometer ................................................ EL-89
Tail lamp .................................................... EL-53
Thermostat .......................................... LC-15, 40
Three way catalyst precautions ................... GI-6
Three way catalyst .................................. EC-299
Throttle position sensor (TPS) ................ EC-168
Throttle position sensor adjustment .......... EC-98
Throttle position switch ........... AT-139, 264, 333,
EC-321, 426
Throwout bearing - See Clutch release
bearing ............................................. CL-17, 20
Tie-rod ball joints ....................................... ST-19
Tie-rod ........................................................ ST-15
Tightening torque of standard bolts ........... GI-49
Timing chain ....................................... EM-22, 93
Tire size ...................................................... GI-43
Torque converter installation .................... AT-347Tow truck towing ........................................ GI-47
Transmission case (M/T) .............. MT-30, 54, 92
Tread-FR&RR (Dimensions) ...................... GI-43
Trim ............................................................ BT-31
Trouble diagnoses ...................................... GI-31
Trunk lid finisher ........................................ BT-45
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ................ BT-10
Trunk lid trim .............................................. BT-45
Trunk lid ..................................................... BT-10
Trunk room lamp ....................................... EL-87
Trunk room trim ......................................... BT-45
Turn signal lamp ........................................ EL-65
Two trip detection logic ............................. EC-57
Two-pole lift ................................................ GI-46
U
Under body ................................................ BT-77
V
VSS - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-311, 593
Vacuum hose (brake system) ................... BR-22
Vacuum hose drawing (Engine control) .... EC-27
Vacuum pump ........................................... BR-23
Valve clearance ................................ EM-42, 132
Valve guide ....................................... EM-38, 123
Valve lifter ................................................. EM-41
Valve seat ......................................... EM-40, 125
Valve spring ...................................... EM-41, 127
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ........... EC-309, 593
Viscosity number (SAE) ............................ MA-21
Viscous coupling (FF M/T) ........................ MT-93
W
WARN - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-108
WIP/R - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-129
WIPER - Wiring diagram ......................... EL-125
Warning chime ......................................... EL-113
Warning lamps ......................................... EL-107
Washer, front ........................................... EL-123
Water pump ......................................... LC-14, 38
Water temperature gauge .......................... EL-89
Weatherstrip - See Exterior ....................... BT-47
Wheel alignment (rear) ............................. SU-18
Wheel bearing (front) .................................. AX-3
Wheel bearing (rear) ................................. AX-23
Wheel hub (front) ........................................ AX-5
Wheel hub (rear) ....................................... AX-24
Wheel sensors (ABS) ............................... BR-88
Wheelarch height ........................................ SU-6
Wheelbase (Dimensions) ........................... GI-43
Wide open & closed throttle position
switch ................................................... EC-168
Width (Dimensions) .................................... GI-43
Window, rear .............................................. BT-68
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-7