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5. If a leak detector detects a leak, verify at least once by blow-
ing compressed air into area of suspected leak, then repeat
check as outlined above.
6. Do not stop when one leak is found. Continue to check for
additional leaks at all system components.
If no leaks are found, perform steps7-10.
7. Start engine.
8. Set the heater A/C control as follows:
1) A/C switch ON.
2) Face mode
3) Recirculation position
4) Max cold temperature
5) Fan speed high
9. Run engine at 1,500 rpm for at least 2 minutes.
10. Turn engine off and perform leak check again following steps
4 through 6 above.
SHA839E
Refrigerant leaks should be checked immediately after
stopping the engine. Begin with the leak detector at the
compressor. The pressure on the high pressure side will
gradually drop after refrigerant circulation stops and pres-
sure on the low pressure side will gradually rise, as shown
in the graph. Some leaks are more easily detected when
pressure is high.
11. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery
equipment. Repair the leaking fitting or component as neces-
sary.
12. Evacuate and recharge A/C system and perform the leak test
to confirm no refrigerant leaks.
13. Conduct A/C performance test to ensure system works
properly.
Belt
TENSION ADJUSTMENTNLHA0169+Refer to EM-17 (QG), EM-86 (SR), EM-166 (YD),“Checking
Drive Belt”.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refrigerant Lines (Cont’d)
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NLMA0036
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 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
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NTI044
SAE Viscosity Number=NLMA0006S02GASOLINE ENGINENLMA0006S0204+For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable for ambient
temperature above 20°C (4°F).
+5W-30 will positively improve fuel economy.
+For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
NTI045
DIESEL ENGINENLMA0006S0205+For cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable. On turbocharger models,
5W-20 is not recommended, and 5W-30 should be used only
below 0°C (32°F).
+For hot and warm areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
SAE Viscosity Number
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Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)“AIR BAG”AND“SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER”
NLRS0001The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” 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 composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL V10 is as follows (The composition var-
ies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
+For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver’s 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).
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.
+Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
PRECAUTION FOR SEAT BELT SERVICENLRS0002CAUTION:
+Before removing the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both
battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Do not use electrical test equipment for seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
+After replacing or reinstalling seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting seat belt pre-ten-
sioner connector, check the system function. Refer to“SRS Operation Check”for details. (RS-45)
+Do not disassemble buckle or seat belt assembly.
+Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
+Never oil tongue and buckle.
+If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair. Replace the whole seat belt
assembly.
+If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
+When replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine seat belt assembly.
After A CollisionNLRS0002S01WARNING:
Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.
NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-tensioner
should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which the air bags
are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly if:
+The seat belt was in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and
buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).
+The seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.)
+The seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for dam-
age or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
+Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
SEAT BELTS
Precautions
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Trouble Diagnoses Introduction=NLRS0043CAUTION:
+Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
+Do not attempt to repair, splice or modify the SRS wiring harness. If the harness is damaged,
replace it with a new one.
+Keep ground portion clean.
DIAGNOSIS FUNCTIONNLRS0043S01The SRS self-diagnosis results can be read by using“AIR BAG”warning lamp and/or CONSULT-II. The read-
ing of these results is accomplished using one of two modes—“User mode”and“Diagnosis mode”.
The User mode is exclusively prepared for the customer (driver). This mode warns the driver of a system
malfunction through the operation of the“AIR BAG”warning lamp.
The Diagnosis mode allows the technician to locate and inspect the malfunctioning part.
The mode applications for the“AIR BAG”warning lamp and CONSULT-II are as follows:
User mode Diagnosis mode Display type
“AIR BAG”warning lamp X X ON-OFF operation
CONSULT-II—X Monitoring
NOTE:
Seat belt pre-tensioner malfunction is indicated by“AIR BAG”warning lamp.
DIAGNOSIS MODE FOR CONSULT-IINLRS0043S02+“SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]”
A current Self-diagnosis result (also indicated by the number of warning lamp flashes in the Diagnosis
mode) is displayed on the CONSULT-II screen in real time. This refers to a malfunctioning part requiring
repairs.
+“SELF-DIAG [PAST]”
Diagnosis results previously stored in the memory are displayed on the CONSULT-II screen. The stored
results are not erased until memory erasing is executed.
+“TROUBLE DIAG RECORD”
With TROUBLE DIAG RECORD, diagnosis results previously erased by a reset operation can be displayed
on the CONSULT-II screen.
+“ECU DISCRIMINATED NO.”
The diagnosis sensor unit for each vehicle model is assigned with its own, individual classification num-
ber (refer to the table below). This number will be displayed on the CONSULT-II screen. When replacing
the diagnosis sensor unit, refer to the part number for the compatibility. After installation, replacement with
a correct unit can be checked by confirming this classification number on the CONSULT-II screen.
For NISSAN MODEL V10, the diagnosis sensor unit classification numbers are as follows:
MODEL ECU DISCRIMINATED NO.
Models with single air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner A910
Models with dual air bags and seat belt pre-tensioner A911
Models with dual air bags, side air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner A912
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses Introduction
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HOW TO CHANGE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE WITH CONSULT-II=NLRS0043S03From User Mode to Diagnosis ModeNLRS0043S0301After selecting“AIR BAG”on the“SELECT SYSTEM”screen, User mode automatically changes to Diagno-
sis mode.
NRS115
From Diagnosis Mode to User ModeNLRS0043S0302To return to User mode from Diagnosis mode, touch“BACK”key of CONSULT-II until“SELECT SYSTEM”
appears, Diagnosis mode automatically changes to User mode.
NRS116
HOW TO CHANGE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE WITHOUT CONSULT-IINLRS0043S04From User Mode to Diagnosis ModeNLRS0043S0401When a malfunction is detected, activate the Diagnosis mode by turning the ignition switch as follows:
1) Turn ignition switch“ON”.
2) After“AIR BAG”warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch“OFF”within 1 second.
3) Wait more than 3 seconds.
4) Repeat steps 1 to 3 three times.
5) Turn ignition switch“ON”.
SRS will not enter Diagnosis mode if no malfunction is detected.
From Diagnosis Mode to User ModeNLRS0043S0402After a malfunction is repaired, switch the ignition“OFF”for at least one second, then back“ON”. Diagnosis
mode is returned to User mode.
When a malfunction is detected, switch from Diagnosis mode to User mode by turning the ignition switch as
follows:
1) Turn ignition switch“ON”.
2) After“AIR BAG”warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch“OFF”within 1 second.
3) Wait more than 3 seconds.
4) Repeat steps 1 to 3 three times.
5) Turn ignition switch“ON”.
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTSNLRS0043S05With CONSULT-IINLRS0043S0501+“SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]”
A current Self-diagnosis result is displayed on the CONSULT-II screen in real time.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses Introduction (Cont’d)
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After the malfunction is repaired completely, no malfunction is detected on“SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]”.
+“SELF-DIAG [PAST]”
Return to the“SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]”CONSULT-II screen by pushing“BACK”key of CONSULT-II and
select“SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]”in SELECT DIAG MODE. Touch“ERASE”in“SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]”
mode.
NOTE:
If the memory of the malfunction in“SELF-DIAG [PAST]”is not erased, the User mode shows the sys-
tem malfunction by the operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is repaired completely.
SRS701
+“TROUBLE DIAG RECORD”
The memory of“TROUBLE DIAG RECORD”cannot be erased.
Without CONSULT-IINLRS0043S0502After a malfunction is repaired, switch the ignition“OFF”for at least one second, then back“ON”. Diagnosis
mode returns to the User mode. At that time, the self-diagnostic result is cleared.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses Introduction (Cont’d)
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11. Touch“BACK”key of CONSULT-II until“SELECT SYSTEM”
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode.
12. Turn ignition switch“OFF”, then turn off and disconnect CON-
SULT-II.
13. Go to“SRS Operation Check”, page RS-45 to check SRS
operation by using“AIR BAG”warning lamp with User mode.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 (CONTINUED FROM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2)
NLRS0048S03Inspecting SRS malfunctioning record
1 CONSIDER POSSIBILITY OF NOT ERASING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT AFTER REPAIRING
Is it the first time for maintenance of SRS?
YesorNo
Ye s©Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5 (RS-51).
No©Self-diagnostic result“SELF-DIAG [PAST]”(previously stored in the memory) might not
be erased after repair. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3, step 8 (RS-49).
NRS122
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5NLRS0048S04Inspecting SRS intermittent malfunction by using CONSULT-II
—Diagnosis mode
1. Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector.
SRS695
3. Turn ignition switch“ON”.
4. Touch“START”.
C2SSE01
5. Touch“AIR BAG”.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont’d)
RS-51