2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO steering wheel

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0202Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but
on an annual basis when driving
less than 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
per year.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIEL-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIISU-15
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components
IIIIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-11
BR-40
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-7
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIII ST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMT-10
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
IIIST-7
SU-5
SU-18
FE-13
FE-15
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIII—
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-12

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0402Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis only.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIEL-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIISU-15/
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components
IIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-11/
BR-40/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIBR-7/
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIMT-10
MT-11
CVT fluid [for level and leaks or
replace. Use genuine NISSAN CVT
fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent]
I [R] I [R] AT-10
Steering gear and linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
IIST-7/
SU-5/SU-
18/
FE-13/
FE-15/
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIIIII—
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-16

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0502Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis
only.km x 1,000
(miles x
1,000)10
(6)20
(12)30
(18)40
(24)50
(30)60
(36)70
(42)80
(48)90
(54)100
(60)11 0
(66)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I EL-72
Wheel alignment (if
necessary, balance & rotate
wheels)IIISU-15
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other
brake components
IIIIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake &
clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation)IIIIIIBR-11
BR-40
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and
fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-7
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systemsSee NOTE
(1)RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil
(check for leakage. Use genu-
ine NISSAN XZ gear oil or
exact equivalent)IIIMT-10
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle
& suspension parts, drive
shafts, exhaust system
IIST-7
SU-5
SU-18
FE-13
FE-15
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility SystemSee NOTE
(2)IIIIIII—
Body corrosionSee NOTE
(3)BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-18

Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)“AIR BAG”AND“SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER”
NLRS0006The 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 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.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS“AIR BAG”AND“SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”SERVICENLRS0007+Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
+Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3
minutes.
For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt
pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes
have passed.
+Diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with their arrow marks“⇐”pointing towards the front of
the vehicle for proper operation. Also check diagnosis sensor unit for cracks, deformities or rust before
installation and replace as required.
+The spiral cable must be aligned with the neutral position since its rotations are limited. Do not attempt to
turn steering wheel or column after removal of steering gear.
+Handle air bag module carefully. Always place driver and front passenger air bag modules with the pad
side facing upward and place front side air bag module (built-in type) standing with stud bolt side setting
bottom.
+Conduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper function after replacing any components.
+After air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
WIRING DIAGRAMS AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSISNLRS0008When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
+GI-11,“HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS”
+EL-10,“POWER SUPPLY ROUTING”for power distribution circuit
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
+GI-32,“HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS”
+GI-21,“HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT”
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Precautions
RS-16

SRS Component Parts LocationNLRS0011
NRS102
SRS797-A
Maintenance ItemsNLRS0012CAUTION:
Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuit.
1. Check operation of“AIR BAG”warning lamp.
After turning ignition key to“ON”position,“AIR BAG”warning
lamp illuminates. The“AIR BAG”warning lamp will go off after
about 7 seconds if no malfunction is detected. If any of the fol-
lowing“AIR BAG”warning lamp conditions occur, immediately
check the air bag system. Refer to RS-45 for details.
+The“AIR BAG”warning lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned“ON”.
+The“AIR BAG”warning lamp does not go off about 7 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned“ON”.
+The“AIR BAG”warning lamp blinks after about 7 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned“ON”.
2. Visually check SRS components.
1) Diagnosis sensor unit
+Check diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks and
deformities.
+Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
2) Air bag module and steering wheel
+Remove air bag module from steering wheel, instrument panel
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
SRS Component Parts Location
RS-20

or seatback. Check harness cover and connectors for damage,
terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
+Install driver air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or
alignment with the wheel.
+Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
+Install front passenger air bag module to instrument panel to
check fit or alignment with the instrument panel.
+Install front side air bag module to seatback to check fit and
alignment with the seat.
3) Spiral cable
+Check spiral cable for dents, cracks, or deformities.
+Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
+Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
4) Main harness, body harness, side air bag module sub-harness
+Check connectors for poor connections, damage, and termi-
nals for deformities.
+Check harnesses for binding, chafing or cut.
5) Front seat belt pre-tensioner
+Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals
for deformities, and harness for binding.
+Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
+Check retractor for smooth operation.
+Perform self-diagnosis for seat belt pre-tensioner using“AIR
BAG”warning lamp or CONSULT-II.
Refer to“SRS Operation Check”for details. (RS-45)
6) Side air bag (satellite) sensor
+Check side air bag (satellite) sensor (including bracket portion)
for dents, cracks or deformities.
+Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
CAUTION:
Replace previously used special bolts and ground bolt with
new ones.
Diagnosis Sensor Unit
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNLRS0013CAUTION:
+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“SRS Operation Check”for
details. (RS-45)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Maintenance Items (Cont’d)
RS-21

Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNLRS0015
SRS865
SRS566
REMOVALNLRS0016CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Always work from the side of driver air bag module.
1. Remove lower lid from steering wheel, and disconnect driver
air bag module connector.
SBF812E
2. Remove side lids and audio steering switch. Using the
TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T30), remove left and right
special bolts. Driver air bag module can then be removed.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
RS-24

SRS443
CAUTION:
+Always place driver air bag module with pad side facing
upward.
+Do not attempt to disassemble driver air bag module.
+The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not
use old bolts after removal; replace with new ones.
+Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into
driver air bag module connector.
SBF814E
+Replace driver air bag module if it has been dropped or
sustained an impact.
+Do not expose the driver air bag module to temperatures
exceeding 90°C (194°F).
+Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with
the driver air bag module.
SBF239F
3. Set steering wheel in the neutral position.
4. Disconnect horn connector (or horn/audio connector) and
remove nut.
5. Using steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. Be care-
ful not to over-tighten puller bolt on steering wheel.
CAUTION:
+Do not tap or bump the steering wheel.
6. Remove steering column cover.
NRS105
7. Remove the inner steering cover.
SRS384
8. Remove four spiral cable securing screws, and extract spiral
cable forward. Unlock spiral cable connector, then remove spi-
ral cable.
CAUTION:
+Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.
+Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable (Cont’d)
RS-25