
Body Front End
+When removing or installing hood, place a cloth or other padding on hood. This prevents vehicle body
from being scratched.
+Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
+Hood adjustment: Adjust at hinge portion.
+Hood lock adjustment: After adjusting, check hood lock control operation. Apply a coat of grease to hood
locks engaging mechanism.
+Hood opener: Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly. Doing so increases effort required to unlock hood.
REMOVAL Ð Front bumper assembly
V1Remove clips securing front grille and remove the front grille.
V2Remove bolts securing left and right bumper stays.
V3Remove bolts securing left and right bumper fascia (lower).
V4Remove bolts securing left and right bumper side brackets.
V5Remove bolts securing left and right bumper side stays.
V6Extract bumper assembly.
BODY END
BT-3002

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR
BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
NEEC0002The 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 in a frontal collision.
The SRS system composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL D22 is as follows (The composition var-
ies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
Driver air bag module (located in the center of the steering wheel), front passenger air bag module (located
on the instrument panel on passenger side), seat belt pre-tensioner, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp,
wiring harness and spiral cable.
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 must be performed
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 for On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
System of Engine
NEEC0003The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will light up the malfunction indicator (MI) to warn the driver
of a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:
+Be sure to turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative battery terminal before any
repair or inspection work. The open/short circuit of related switches, sensors, solenoid valves, etc.
will cause the MI to light up.
+Be sure to connect and lock the connectors securely after work. A loose (unlocked) connector will
cause the MI to light up due to the open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water, grease,
dirt, bent terminals, etc.)
+Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use a new style slide-
locking type harness connector.
For description and how to disconnect, refer to EL section, ªHARNESS CONNECTORº.
+Be sure to route and secure the harnesses properly after work. The interference of the harness with
a bracket, etc. may cause the MI to light up due to the short circuit.
+Be sure to connect rubber tubes properly after work. A misconnected or disconnected rubber tube
may cause the MI to light up due to the malfunction of the fuel injection system, etc.
+Be sure to erase the unnecessary malfunction information (repairs completed) from the ECM before
returning the vehicle to the customer.
PRECAUTIONSKA24DE (EURO OBD)
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
EC-3012

Evaporative Emission System
DESCRIPTION=NEEC0018
SEC310D
The evaporative emission system is used to reduce hydrocarbons emitted into the atmosphere from the fuel
system. This reduction of hydrocarbons is accomplished by activated charcoals in the EVAP canister.
The fuel vapor in the sealed fuel tank is led into the EVAP canister which contains activated carbon and the
vapor is stored there when the engine is not operating or when refueling to the fuel tank.
The vapor in the EVAP canister is purged by the air through the purge line to the intake manifold when the
engine is operating.
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is controlled by ECM. When the engine operates, the flow
rate of vapor controlled by EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is proportionally regulated as
the air flow increases.
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve also shuts off the vapor purge line during decelerating and
idling.
SEF917W
INSPECTIONNEEC0019EVAP CanisterNEEC0019S01Check EVAP canister as follows:
1. Block port B. Orally blow air through port A. Check that air
flows freely through port C with check valve resistance.
2. Block port A. Orally blow air through port B. Check that air
flows freely through port C.
ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
KA24DE (EURO OBD)
Evaporative Emission System
EC-3029

Diagnostic Test
ModeKEY and ENG.
StatusFunction Explanation of Function
Mode I Ignition switch in
ªONº position
Engine stopped
BULB CHECK This function checks the MI bulb for damage (blown,
open circuit, etc.).
If the MI does not come on, check MI circuit.
Engine running
MALFUNCTION WARNING This is a usual driving condition. When a malfunction is
detected twice in two consecutive driving cycles (two trip
detection logic), the MI will light up to inform the driver
that a malfunction has been detected. The following mal-
functions will light up or blink the MI in the 1st trip.
+ªMisfire (Possible three way catalyst damage)º
+ªClosed loop controlº
+Fail-safe mode
Mode II Ignition switch in
ªONº position
Engine stopped
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS This function allows DTCs and 1st trip DTCs to be read.
Engine running
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1
MONITORThis function allows the fuel mixture condition (lean or
rich), monitored by heated oxygen sensor 1, to be read.
MI Flashing without DTCNEEC0032S0701If the ECM is in Diagnostic Test Mode II, MI may flash when engine is running. In this case, check ECM diag-
nostic test mode. How to Switch Diagnostic Test Mode.
How to switch the diagnostic test (function) modes, and details of the above functions are described later. How
to Switch Diagnostic Test Mode.
The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
1. Diagnostic trouble codes
2. 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
3. Freeze frame data
4. 1st trip freeze frame data
5. System readiness test (SRT) codes
6. Test values
7. Others
How to Switch Diagnostic Test ModeNEEC0032S08NOTE:
+It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.
+It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit
has a malfunction.
+Always ECM returns to Diagnostic Test Mode I after ignition switch is turned ªOFFº.
How to Set Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)
NEEC0032S08011. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ªONº and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.
1) Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
2) Fully release the accelerator pedal.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
KA24DE (EURO OBD)
Malfunction Indicator (MI)
EC-3062

10 ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION-2
With CONSULT-II
Turn throttle position sensor body counterclockwise until ªCLSD THL/P SWº signal switches to ªOFFº.
AEC872A
©GO TO 11.
11 ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION-3
With CONSULT-II
1. Temporarily tighten sensor body fixing bolts as follows.
+Gradually move the sensor body clockwise and stop it when ªCLSD THL/P SWº signal switches from ªOFFº to
ªONº when tightening sensor body fixing bolts.
AEC872A
2. Make sure two or three times that the signal is ªONº when the throttle valve is closed and ªOFFº when it is opened.
3. Remove 0.1 mm (0.004 in) feeler gauge then insert 0.3 mm (0.012 in) feeler gauge.
4. Make sure two or three times that the signal remains ªOFFº when the throttle valve is closed.
5. Tighten throttle position sensor.
6. Check ªCLSD THL/P SWº signal again.
The signal remains ªOFFº while closing throttle valve.
OK or NG
OK©1. Remove 0.3 mm (0.012 in) feeler gauge.
2. GO TO 12.
NG©GO TO 9.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC
INSPECTION
KA24DE (EURO OBD)
Basic Inspection
EC-3093

18 ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION-2
Without CONSULT-II
Turn throttle position sensor body counterclockwise until continuity does not exist.
AEC872A
©GO TO 19.
19 ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR IDLE POSITION-3
Without CONSULT-II
1. Temporarily tighten sensor body fixing bolts as follows.
+Gradually move the sensor body clockwise and stop it when the continuity comes to exist, then tighten sensor
body fixing bolts.
AEC872A
2. Make sure two or three times that the continuity exists when the throttle valve is closed and continuity does not exist
when it is opened.
3. Remove 0.1 mm (0.004 in) feeler gauge then insert 0.3 mm (0.012 in) feeler gauge.
4. Make sure two or three times that continuity does not exist when the throttle valve is closed.
5. Tighten throttle position sensor.
6. Check the continuity again.
Continuity does not exist while closing the throttle valve.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 20.
NG©GO TO 17.
20 REINSTALLATION
Without CONSULT-II
1. Remove 0.3 mm (0.012 in) feeler gauge.
2. Reconnect throttle position sensor harness connector and closed throttle position switch harness connector.
3. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no-load and then run engine at idle speed.
©GO TO 21.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC
INSPECTION
KA24DE (EURO OBD)
Basic Inspection
EC-3098

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHERNEEC0041S03
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FE section
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ð Vapor lock
Valve deposit
555555 5
Poor fuel (Heavy weight
gasoline, Low octane)
Air Air duct
55 5 55 5 Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor Ð
throttle body)
555 5
Throttle body, Throttle wireFE section
Air leakage from intake
manifold/Collector/GasketÐ
Crank-
ingBattery
111 1 11
11
SC section Alternator circuit
Starter circuit 3
Flywheel 6EM section
PNP switch 4Ð
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
KA24DE (EURO OBD)
Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-3104

SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5
EM section Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64 Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve
mecha-
nismTiming chain
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 EM section Camshaft
Intake valve
3
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/
Muffler/Gasket
5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 FE section
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tionOil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/
Oil filter/Oil gallery
55555 55 5MA section,
LC section
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler
cap
55555 55 45LC section Thermostat 5
Water pump
Water gallery
Coolant level (low)/
Contaminated coolantMA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
KA24DE (EURO OBD)
Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-3105