2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 Engine Control

NJMA0005
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric
conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent
maintenance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
Engine and Emission Control Maintenance
(Gasoline engine)
NJMA0005S04Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust, C = Clean, E = Check and correct the
engine coolant mixture ratio.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comes first.kmx1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months1
(0.6)
—10
(6)
620
(12)
1230
(18)
1840
(24)
2450
(30)
3060
(36)
3670
(42)
4280
(48)
48
Underhood and under vehicle
Torque of manifolds & exhaust tube nuts*1 I —
Intake & exhaust valve clearance*2AAAAEM-42
Drive belts I*1 I*1 I I*1 I EM-11
Engine oil (Use API SE, SF, SG, SH or SJ
oil.)★RRRRRRRRLC-8
Engine oil filter (Use Part No. 15208 65F01 or
equivalent)★RRRRRRRRLC-9
Engine coolant (Use Nissan genuine engine
coolant L250 or equivalent in its quality.)See NOTE
(1)E R LC-17
Cooling systemIIIILC-12
Fuel linesI I FE-4
Air cleaner filter (Dry paper type)★CCCRCCCREM-14
Air cleaner filter (Viscous paper type)★R R EM-14
Fuel filterSee NOTE
(2)FE-8
Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system I*1 I*1 I*1 I*1 EC-402
Spark plugs (Conventional type)*3 R R —
Spark plugs (Conventional type, For leaded
fuel)*1IRIRIRIR —
Spark plugs (Conventional type, For unleaded
fuel)*1IIIRIIIR —
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister) I I EC-399
Vacuum hoses & connections*1IIIIEC-400
Heated oxygen sensor (Exhaust gas sensor) I IEC-149
or
EC-506
NOTE:
★Maintenance items with “★” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
(1) Use Nissan genuine engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the
engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant. After first replacement, replace every 40,000 km (24,
000 miles) or 24 months.
(2) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to FE section.
*1: Models without three way catalyst
*2: For models with three way catalyst, periodic maintenance is not requir
ed. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
*3: Models with three way catalyst
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Engine and Emission Control Maintenance (Gasoline engine)
MA-4

EM-16
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
INTAKE MANIFOLD
PFP:14003
Removal and InstallationEBS00LQ3
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-34, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD), EC-427, "FUEL PRESSURE
RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
2. Remove air duct and air cleaner case.
Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Disconnect harness on engine top surface, and move it aside.
4. Disconnect fuel injector/fuel tube assembly from intake manifold, and move it aside.
●It is not necessary to disconnect fuel hose.
5. Disconnect the following vacuum hoses.
6. Disconnect blow-by hose (between intake manifold collector and rocker cover).
KBIA1363E
1. Electric throttle control actuator 2. Gasket 3. Intake manifold collector
4.EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve5. Vacuum hose 6. Vacuum hose
7. Hose clamp 8. Intake manifold support (front) 9. Harness bracket
10. Vacuum hose 11. Intake manifold 12. PCV hose
13. Gasket 14. Vacuum hose 15. Gasket
16. Intake manifold support (rear) 17. Harness bracket 18. Intake manifold support (engine rear)
19. Grounding wire

INTAKE MANIFOLD
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7. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order shown in figure to
remove electric throttle control actuator.
CAUTION:
●Do not shock it.
●Do not disassembly and adjusting.
NOTE:
Remove intake manifold collector and electronic throttle control
as a single assembly, then remove electronic throttle control
itself.
8. Remove bolt on cylinder head side of intake manifold collector.
9. Loosen intake manifold collector nuts and bolts in reverse of the
order shown in the figure.
●Do not remove intake manifold collector at this stage.
10. Move harness, which is fixed on intake manifold support, with bracket.
11. Remove intake manifold supports (rear, front, engine rear).
12. Loosen nuts and bolts in reverse order shown in the figure, and
remove intake manifold from cylinder head.
13. Disconnect intake manifold collector from intake manifold, and
pull out between engine and body.
PBIC0534E
KBIA1365E
KBIA1366E
PBIC0535E

ROCKER COVER
EM-29
[QG]
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
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ROCKER COVERPFP:13264
Removal and InstallationEBS00LQA
CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil when installing the parts that specified to do so in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Move harnesses on top surface and right side of rocker cover, and move them aside.
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-24, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Disconnect PCV hoses on rocker cover side.
4. If necessary, remove PCV control valve.
5. If necessary, remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
CAUTION:
●Do not shock it.
●Do not disassemble it.
●Tip of camshaft position sensor (PHASE) generates strong magnetic fields. Keep it away from
metal particles or objects affected by magnetic fields.
KBIA1375E
1. PCV hose 2. Rocker cover 3. Grommet
4. PCV control valve 5. PCV hose 6.Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve
7. O-ring 8. Oil filter cap 9. Gasket
10. Gasket 11. Rocker cover oil seal 12. Gasket
13. O-ring 14. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)

EM-68
[QG]
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
●Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
●Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
●Do not remove engine until exhaust system has completely cooled off, otherwise, you may burn
yourself and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
●Before disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure.
Refer to EC-34 (WITH EURO-OBD), EC-428 (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
●Be sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
●For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
●When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near accelerator wire
casing, brake lines and brake master cylinder.
●When lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a safe manner.
●When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage grease seal of transaxle.
●Before separating engine and transaxle, remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the cylin-
der block assembly.
●Always be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft position sensor (POS), or signal plate
teeth.
Engine cannot be removed separately from transaxle. Remove engine with transaxle as an assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to LC-17, "Chacking Engine Coolant".
2. Remove coolant reservoir tank and bracket.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove battery and battery tray.
5. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
6. Remove drive belts.
7. Remove alternator and air conditioner compressor from engine.
8. Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position aside.
Power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected from power steering tubes.
9. Remove the following parts:
●RH and LH front tires
●Splash covers
●RH and LH brake caliper assemblies
Refer to BR-28,"Removal".
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper assembly. Never depress brake pedal.
●RH & LH drive shaft. Refer to AX-11, "Removal".
When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage
transaxle side grease seal.
●Disconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle. (M/T
models.)
Refer to MT-26, "Removal".
●Disconnect control cable from transaxle. (A/T models.)
Refer to AT-411, "Removal".
SEM174D
SEM109G

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitEBS00LQP
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
DRIVE BELTS
Unit: mm (in) EngineQG15DE QG18DE
ClassificationGasoline
Cylinder arrangement4, in-line
Displacement
cm
3 (cu in)1,497 (91.35) 1,769 (107.94)
Bore and stroke mm (in)73.6 x 88.0
(2.898 x 3.465)80.0 x 88.0
(3.150 x 3.465)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-3-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings5
Compression ratio9.9 9.5
Compression pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2 , psi) / 350 rpmStandard1,372 (13.72, 13.99,
198.9)1,324 (13.24, 135,
192)
Minimum1,176 (11.76, 12.0,
170.5)1,128 (11.28, 11.5,
164)
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)
Valve timing
(Intake valve timing control - OFF)
Unit: degree
abcde f
208 228−856−230
PBIC0187E
Limit
Surface distortionIntake manifold 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)
Deflection adjustment
Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment
AlternatorWithout air conditioner compressor 10.2 (0.402)6.5 - 7.0
(0.256 - 0.276)5.5 - 6.1
(0.217 - 0.240)
With air conditioner compressor 8.1 (0.319)5.3 - 5.7
(0.209 - 0.224)4.5 - 5.0
(0.177 - 0.197)

ENGINE MECHANICAL
SECTION
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CONTENTS
YD
PRECAUTIONS<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[3
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening .............................3
Liquid Gasket Application Procedure ..........................3
PREPARATION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[4
Special Service Tools ..................................................4
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011>8
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .........................8
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSURE......9
DRIVE BELTS<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[.11
Inspection<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011[.............. 11
Adjustment <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011[............ 11
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT................12
ALTERNATOR & WATER PUMP BELT.....................12
Removal <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011[.............12
Installation <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11[...............13
AIR CLEANER<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[14
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .......................................14
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE...........................................14
OIL PAN<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[..........15
Components<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011[..........15
Removal <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011[.............15
Installation <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11[...............17
TIMING CHAIN<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011>20
Secondary Timing Chain ...........................................20
REMOVAL<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[20
INSPECTION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011001100110011>2
INSTALLATION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011>2
Primary Timing Chain ................................................25
REMOVAL<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[26
INSPECTION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011001100110011>8
INSTALLATION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011>8
INTAKE MANIFOLD<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011>3
Removal and Installation ...........................................33
PREPARATIVE WORK.............................................33
FUEL PIPING<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011001100110011>4
INTAKE MANIFOLD.................................................34
EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE.............................34
WATER HOSE<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011>4
Inspection<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011[..............35
INTAKE MANIFOLD.................................................35
CATALYST<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[.....36
Removal and Installation ...........................................36
PREPARATIVE WORK.............................................36
CATALYST<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011>36
GUSSET<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[..37
EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TURBOCHARGER.................38
Removal and Installation ...........................................38
PREPARATIVE WORK.............................................38
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER.........38
EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET...............................39
Disassembly and Assembly .......................................39
TURBOCHARGER<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11>9
Inspection<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011[..............40
EXHAUST MANIFOLD.............................................40
TURBOCHARGER<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11>0
ROCKER COVER<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011001100110011>3
Removal and Installation ...........................................43
PREPARATIVE WORK.............................................43
ROCKER COVER<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011>3
CYLINDER HEAD<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011001100110011>5
Components<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011[..........45
Removal <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011[.............46
PREPARATIVE WORK.............................................46
CAMSHAFT<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011001100110011001100110011>6
CYLINDER HEAD<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011>7
Disassembly<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011[...........47
Inspection<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011[..............48
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION...............................48
CAMSHAFT VISUAL CHECK....................................49
CAMSHAFT RUNOUT..............................................49
CAMSHAFT CAM HEIGHT.......................................49
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL CLEARANCE........................49
CAMSHAFT END PLAY............................................50
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET RUNOUT...........................50
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE....................................50
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT................................51
VALVE SEATS<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011>2
GI
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LC
EC
FE
CL
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AT
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SU
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BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX

Secondary Timing ChainNJEM0093CAUTION:
After removing timing chain, do not turn crankshaft and
camshaft separately, or valves will strike piston heads.
When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or
other sliding parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new
engine oil.
Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces
when installing camshaft sprockets, crankshaft pulley,
and camshaft brackets.
When removing the oil pans, oil pump assembly and tim-
ing chain from engine, first remove the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor (TDC sensor).
Be careful not to damage sensor edges.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
JEM120G
REMOVALNJEM0093S01For preparative work for removing/installing secondary timing
chain to remove/install fuel injection pump, refer to EC-25,
“Electronic control fuel injection pump”.
To prepare for removing/installing secondary timing chain to
remove/install camshaft, refer to EM-46, “CAMSHAFT”.
1. Drain engine oil.
2. Drain coolant by removing cylinder block drain plugs. Refer to
LC-43, “Changing Engine Coolant”.
TIMING CHAINYD
Secondary Timing Chain
EM-20