2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 battery replacement

GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION
GI
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................3
Precautions ..................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)²AIR BAG²AND
²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²
.................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM)
..................................................................3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.........................................4
PRECAUTIONS FOR MULTIPORT FUEL
INJECTION SYSTEM OR ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM
...................................................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR THREE WAY CATALYST...........6
PRECAUTIONS FOR HOSES.....................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE OILS...........................7
PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL........................................8
PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING..................9
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL......................................10
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS..........................12
Sample/Wiring Diagram - EXAMPL - ........................12
OPTIONAL SPLICE..................................................13
Description .................................................................14
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS.........................................16
HARNESS INDICATION...........................................17
COMPONENT INDICATION......................................17
SWITCH POSITIONS...............................................17
DETECTABLE LINES AND NON-DETECTABLE
LINES
.....................................................................17
MULTIPLE SWITCH.................................................18
REFERENCE AREA.................................................19
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES
FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT...............................21
Work Flow ..................................................................21
Incident Simulation Tests ...........................................22
INTRODUCTION......................................................22
VEHICLE VIBRATION..............................................22
HEAT SENSITIVE....................................................23
FREEZING..............................................................23
WATER INTRUSION................................................24
ELECTRICAL LOAD.................................................24
COLD OR HOT START UP.......................................24
Circuit Inspection .......................................................24
INTRODUCTION......................................................24
TESTING FOR²OPENS²IN THE CIRCUIT................25
TESTING FOR²SHORTS²IN THE CIRCUIT..............26
GROUND INSPECTION...........................................27
VOLTAGE DROP TESTS..........................................27
CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST...............................29
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES...............31
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnoses ....32
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or
Procedures.................................................................33
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM...............................35
Function and System Application ..............................35
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement...............36
Checking Equipment..................................................36
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit ......37
INSPECTION PROCEDURE.....................................37
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION................................38
Model Variation ..........................................................38
FOR EUROPE.........................................................38
FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH
AFRICA
...................................................................38
PREFIX AND SUFFIX DESIGNATIONS.....................39
Identification Number .................................................39
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ARRANGEMENT
.....................................................40
IDENTIFICATION PLATE..........................................40
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER.......................................41
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NUMBER........................41
MANUAL TRANSAXLE NUMBER..............................42
Dimensions ................................................................43
Wheels and Tires .......................................................43
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING...........44
Preparation ................................................................44
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................44
Board-on Lift ..............................................................44
Garage Jack and Safety Stand .................................45
2-pole Lift ...................................................................46
Tow Truck Towing ......................................................47
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
........................47

Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement=NJGI0007S06CONSULT-II contains a nickel metal hydride battery. When replacing the battery obey the following:
WARNING:
Replace the nickel metal hydride battery with Genuine CONSULT-II battery only. Use of another bat-
tery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble of dispose of in fire.
Keep the battery out of reach of children and discard used battery conforming to the local regulations.
Checking EquipmentNJGI0007S07When ordering the below equipment, contact your NISSAN/INFINITI distributor.
Tool name Description
NISSAN CONSULT-II
j
1CONSULT-II unit (Tester internal soft:
Resident version 3.2.0) and accessories
j
2Program card AED00A-1 (Version 4.11)
and AEN00A (For NATS Version 2.0)
To confirm the best combination of these
softwares, refer to CONSULT-II Operation
Manual.
SGI083A
NOTE:
+The CONSULT-II must be used in conjunction with a program card.
CONSULT-II does not require loading (Initialization) procedure.
+Be sure the CONSULT-II is turned off before installing or removing a program card.
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement
GI-36

Diagnosis Sensor Unit
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJRS0013CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+The special bolts are coated with bonding agent while the
other bolt is for ground. Do not use old bolts after
removal; replace with new ones.
+Check diagnosis sensor unit for proper installation.
+Check diagnosis sensor unit to ensure it is free of
deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If they show any visible
signs of damage, replace them with new ones.
+Check diagnosis sensor unit brackets to ensure they are
free of deformities or rust.
+Replace diagnosis sensor unit if it has been dropped or
sustained an impact.
+After replacement of diagnosis sensor unit, perform self-
diagnosis for SRS. Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº for
details. (RS-49)
SRS964
1. Disconnect driver, front passenger and front side air bag mod-
ule connectors. Also, disconnect front seat belt pre-tensioner
connector.
2. Remove console box. Refer to BT-25, ªINSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLYº.
3. Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit connector.
4. Remove ground bolt and diagnosis sensor unit fixing bolts.
Use TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50) to remove spe-
cial bolts.
NOTE:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Diagnosis Sensor Unit
RS-26

SRS563-D
SRS863
Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJRS0036CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Check front seat front belt pre-tensioner with load limiter
for proper installation.
+After replacement of front seat belt pre-tensioner, check
SRS function and perform self-diagnosis for SRS.
Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº for details. (RS-49)
+Do not attempt to disassemble front seat belt pre-ten-
sioner with load limiter.
+Replace front seat belt pre-tensioner if it has been
dropped or sustained an impact.
+Do not expose front seat belt pre-tensioner to tempera-
tures exceeding 80ÉC (176ÉF).
For removal of front seat belt pre-tensioner, refer to ªFront Seat
Beltº for details. (RS-5)
NOTE:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJRS0014CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Do not use old bolts coated with bonding agent after
removal; replace with new ones.
+Check side air bag (satellite) sensor for proper installa-
tion.
+Check side air bag (satellite) sensor to ensure they are
free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it shows any
visible signs of damage, replace it with new one.
+After replacement of side air bag (satellite) sensor, check
SRS function and perform self-diagnosis for SRS. Refer to
ªSRS Operation Checkº for details. (RS-49)
+Do not attempt to disassemble side air bag (satellite) sen-
sor.
+Replace side air bag (satellite) sensor if it has been
dropped or sustained an impact.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
RS-27

SRS772
7. Diagnostic codes are displayed on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º.
SRS701
If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º but mal-
function is indicated by the ªAIR BAGº warning lamp, go to DIAG-
NOSTIC PROCEDURE 4, page RS-56, to diagnose the following
situations:
+Self-diagnostic result ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º (previously stored
in the memory) might not be erased after repair.
+The SRS system malfunctions intermittently.
8. Touch ªPRINTº.
9. Compare diagnostic codes to ªCONSULT-II Diagnostic Code
Chartº, RS-51.
10. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode.
11. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect
CONSULT-II, and disconnect both battery cables.
12. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªCON-
SULT-II Diagnostic Code Chartº, that corresponds to the self-
diagnostic result. For replacement procedure of component
parts, refer to RS-26.
13. After repairing the system, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
3, page RS-54 for final checking.
CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART (ªSELF-DIAG
[CURRENT]º)
NJRS0048S0102
Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each
replacement.
NO DTC IS DETECTED When malfunction is indicated
by the ªAIR BAGº warning
lamp in User mode+Self-diagnostic result ªSELF-
DIAG [PAST]º (previously
stored in the memory) might
not be erased after repair.
+Intermittent malfunction has
been detected in the past.+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3 (RS-54).
+No malfunction is detected.+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3 (RS-54).
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-51

Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each
replacement.
SATELLITE SENS RH
[UNIT FAIL]
SATELLITE SENS RH
[COMM FAIL]+RH side air bag (satellite) sensor 1. Visually check the wiring
harness connection.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace the RH side air
bag (satellite) sensor.
4. Replace the diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
5. Replace the related har-
ness.
PRE-TEN FRONT LH
[OPEN/VB-SHORT]+The circuit for the front LH pre-tensioner is open or shorted
to a power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring
harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace the front LH seat
belt.
(Before disposal, it must be
deactivated.)
4. Replace the diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
5. Replace the related har-
ness. PRE-TEN FRONT LH
[GND-SHORT]+The circuit for the front LH pre-tensioner is shorted to
ground.
PRE-TEN FRONT RH
[OPEN/VB-SHORT]+The circuit for the front RH pre-tensioner is open or shorted
to a power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring
harness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace the front RH seat
belt.
(Before disposal, it must be
deactivated.)
4. Replace the diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
5. Replace the related har-
ness. PRE-TEN FRONT RH
[GND-SHORT]+The circuit for the front RH pre-tensioner is shorted to
ground.
CONTROL UNIT+Low battery voltage (Less than 9V)+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3 (RS-54) after
charging battery.
+Diagnosis sensor unit is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check wiring har-
ness connections.
2. Replace the harness if it
has visible damage.
3. Replace diagnosis sensor
unit.
4. Replace the related har-
ness.
* Follow the procedures in numerical order when repairing malfunctioning parts. Confirm whether malfunction is eliminated
using the air bag or seat belt warning lamp or CONSULT-II each time repair is finished. If malfunction is still observed, pro-
ceed to the next step. When malfunction is eliminated, further repair work is not required.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-53

10. Touch ªPRINTº.
11. Compare diagnostic codes to ªIntermittent Malfunction Diag-
nostic Code Chartº, RS-58.
12. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears.
13. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect
CONSULT-II, and disconnect both battery cables.
14. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªInter-
mittent Malfunction Diagnostic Code Chartº, that corresponds
to the self-diagnostic result. For replacement procedure of
component parts, refer to RS-26.
15. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3, page RS-54, for final
checking.
INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC CODE
CHART (ªSELF-DIAG [PAST] or TROUBLE DIAG
RECORDº)
NJRS0048S0402
Diagnostic item Explanation Repair order
NO DTC IS DETECTED+No malfunction is detected.+Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
(RS-54).
AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]+Driver air bag module circuit is open.
(including the spiral cable)1. Visually check the wiring harness con-
nection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. If the harness check is OK, replace the
spiral cable, diagnosis sensor unit and
driver air bag module. (Before dispos-
ing of the driver air bag module, it
must be deployed.) AIRBAG MODULE
[VB-SHORT]+Driver air bag module circuit is shorted
to a power supply circuit. (including the
spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[GND-SHORT]+Driver air bag module circuit is shorted
to ground. (including the spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[SHORT]+Driver air bag module circuits are
shorted to each other.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[VB-SHORT]+Front passenger air bag module circuit
is shorted to some power supply cir-
cuit.1. Visually check the wiring harness con-
nection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. If the harness check is OK, replace the
diagnosis sensor unit and passenger
air bag module. (Before disposing of
the passenger air bag module, it must
be deployed.) ASSIST A/B MODULE
[OPEN]+Front passenger air bag module circuit
is open.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[GND-SHORT]+Front passenger air bag module circuit
is shorted to ground.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[SHORT]+Front passenger air bag module cir-
cuits are shorted to each other.
SIDE MODULE LH
[OPEN]+Front LH side air bag module circuit is
open.1. Visually check the wiring harness con-
nection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. If the harness check is OK, replace the
diagnosis sensor unit and front LH side
air bag module. (Before disposing of
the front LH side air bag module, it
must be deployed.) SIDE MODULE LH
[VB-SHORT]+Front LH side air bag module circuit is
shorted to a power supply circuit.
SIDE MODULE LH
[GND-SHORT]+Front LH side air bag module circuit is
shorted to ground.
SIDE MODULE LH
[SHORT]+Front LH side air bag module circuits
are shorted to each other.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-58

No. ªAIR BAGº warning lamp flash pattern Ð Diagnosis mode Ð SRS condition
1
SRS333
athroughbare repeated.+Diagnosis
results (pre-
viously
stored in
the
memory)
might not
be erased
after repair.
+Intermittent
malfunction
has been
detected in
the past.
Go to DIAG-
NOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 8
(RS-67).
2
SRS341
athroughdare repeated.
bÐ Driver and front passen-
ger air bag and front seat belt
pre-tensioner marker (For iden-
tifying driver air bag, front pas-
senger air bag and/or front seat
belt pre-tensioners malfunction-
ing)
dÐ Indicates malfunctioning
part. The number of flash var-
ies with malfunctioning part
(0.5 sec. ON and 0.5 sec. OFF
is counted as one flash.)The system is
malfunctioning
and needs to
be repaired.
3
SRS342-A
athroughfare repeated.
b,c,dÐ Front side air bag
marker (For identifying front
side air bag malfunctioning)
fÐ Indicates malfunctioning
part. The number of flash var-
ies with malfunctioning part
(0.5 sec. ON and 0.5 sec. OFF
is counted as one flash.)
7. Malfunctioning part is indicated by the number of flashes (part
dorf). Compare the number of flashes to ªAir Bag Warning
Lamp Flash Code Chartº, page RS-62, and locate malfunction-
ing part.
8. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, and disconnect both battery cables.
9. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªWarn-
ing Lamp Flash Code Chartº that corresponds to the flash
code. For replacement procedure of component parts, refer to
RS-26.
10. After repairing the system, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
7, page RS-65.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-61