2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 wiper fluid

NJMA0036
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 tothe 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
MA-2

NJMA0004
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers dothem for a nominal charge.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Item Reference page
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station,
including the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check
carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.—
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly. —
Doors and engine
hoodCheck that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door operate
properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for
lubrication frequently.BT-7
BT-16
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). SU-7
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Item Reference page
LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps,
and other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check
headlamp aim.—
Warning lamps and
chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating prop-
erly.—
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play.
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)—
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.RS-4
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel.
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluidCheck that there is adequate fluid in the tank. —
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold. LC-18, LC-43
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off
the engine.LC-8, LC-30
Brake and clutch
fluid levelsMake sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.BR-7
BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines.—
GI
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA-3

SEL543TA
Removal and InstallationNJEL0060WIPER ARMSNJEL0060S011. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate
wiper motor and then turn it “OFF” (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set
the blade center to clearance “L
1”&“L2” immediately before
tightening nut.
3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor
and then turn it “OFF”.
4. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance “L
1”&“L2”.
Clearance “L1”:23-37mm(0.91-1.46in)
Clearance “L
2”:24-38mm(0.94-1.50in)
Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Front wiper: 21 - 26 N·m (2.1 - 2.7 kg-m, 16 - 19 ft-lb)
SEL024J
Before reinstalling wiper arm, clean up the pivot area as
illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm loose-
ness.
WIPER LINKAGENJEL0060S02
NEL801
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER
Removal and Installation
EL-162

SEL451XA
Removal and InstallationNJEL0301WIPER ARMSNJEL0301S011. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate
wiper motor and then turn it “OFF” (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface. Set
the black center to clearance “E” immediately before tighten-
ing the nut.
3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor
and then turn it “OFF”.
4. Ensure that wiper blades stop on the lowest heat wire.
Tighten windshield wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
: 13 - 18 N·m (1.3 - 1.8 kg-m, 10 - 13 ft-lb)
Rear wiper motor assembly mounting bolts
: 4 - 5 N·m (0.4 - 0.5 kg-m, 36 - 44 in-lb)
SEL024J
Before reinstalling wiper arm, clean up the pivot area as
illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm loose-
ness.
YEL823D
Washer Nozzle AdjustmentNJEL0302Adjust washer nozzle with suitable tool as shown in the figure
at left.
Adjustable range:±15° (In any direction)
SEL452XA
The diameter of the washer spit circle is less than 30 mm (1.18 in).
REAR WIPER AND WASHER
Removal and Installation
EL-166

Engine fail-safe system
(QG engine)..................................EC-63, EC-442
Engine oil precautions .......................................GI-7
Engine removal (QG engine) .........................EM-67
Engine removal (YD engine) .........................EM-63
Engine room - See Engine
compartment................................................BT-75
Engine serial number ......................................GI-42
ETC1 - Wiring diagram
(QG engine)................................EC-280, EC-581
ETC2 - Wiring diagram
(QG engine)................................EC-288, EC-589
ETC3 - Wiring diagram
(QG engine)................................EC-293, EC-594
EVAP canister (QG engine) ...........EC-402, EC-721
EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve (QG engine) ......EC-252, EC-400,
EC-672, EC-721
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system
(QG engine)................................EC-400, EC-719
Evaporator <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
24>7C-145
Exhaust manifold (QG engine) ......................EM-19
Exhaust system ........................................FE-10, 26
Expansion valve .........................................ATC-145
Exterior <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011[.....BT-47
F
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram
(QG engine)................................EC-383, EC-702
Fan control amp. ..........................ATC-71, ATC-128
Fan switch (manual A/C) ................................HA-51
Final drive (FF M/T) ...................MT-43, 77, 93, 107
Finisher, interior - See Trim ............................BT-31
Finisher, trunk lid.............................................BT- 4 5
Floor trim <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011[...BT-31
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) .....................AT-123
Fluids<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011[.....MA-19
Fluorescent leak detector ...........................ATC-146
Flywheel (clutch) .............................................CL-22
Flywheel runout (QG engine) ........................EM-92
Flywheel runout (YD engine) .........................EM-80
Fog lamp, front, removal and
installation <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11[..BT-7
Fog lamp, front................................................EL-62
Fork rod (M/T) ....................................MT-32, 56, 94
Freeze frame data (QG engine) ......EC-40, EC-431
FRO2 - Wiring diagram
(QG engine)................................EC-636, EC-650
Front axle<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011[....AX-2
Front bumper <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011[BT-7
Front combination lamp removal and
installation <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11[..BT-7
Front disc brake .............................................BR-27
Front door <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011[.BT-16
Front fog lamp removal and installation ...........BT-7
Front fog lamp.................................................EL-62
Front seat belt ..................................................RS-5
Front seat <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011[..BT-56
Front suspension ..............................................SU-2Front washer .................................................EL-158
Front wiper <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110028[L-158
FUEL - Wiring diagram
(QG engine)................................EC-189, EC-196
Fuel check valve (QG engine) .....................EC-400
Fuel cut control (at no load & high
engine speed) (YD engine) ........................EC-19
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine
speed) (QG engine) .....................EC-27, EC-422
Fuel gauge <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110028002f[-110
Fuel injection system
(QG engine)................................EC-187, EC-194
Fuel injection system (YD engine) .................EC-17
Fuel injector and fuel tube (QG engine) ........EM-26
Fuel precautions ................................................GI-8
Fuel pressure check (QG engine) ...EC-34, EC-428
Fuel pressure release
(QG engine)..................................EC-34, EC-428
Fuel pump (QG engine) .................EC-382, EC-701
Fuel system ................................................FE-4,15
Fuse block <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100290052[ldout
Fuse <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011001100110011[.....EL-23
Fusible link <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011[..EL-23
G
Garage jack and safety stand .........................GI-46
Gauges <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011[.EL-110
Gear components (M/T).....................MT-31, 55, 93
Generator - See Alternator .............................SC-30
Generic scan tool (GST) (QG engine) ...........EC-98
Glass <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011001100110011[.....BT-17
GLOW - Wiring diagram (YD engine) ..........EC-188
Glow plug (YD engine) .................................EC-188
Glow relay (YD engine) ................................EC-188
Grease <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011[..MA-19
Ground distribution..........................................EL-24
H
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-42
Harness connector ............................................EL-7
Harness layout ..............................................EL-550
Hazard warning lamp ......................................EL-67
Headlamp removal and installation ..................BT-7
Headlamp washer .........................................EL-168
Headlamp <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011[.EL-42
Headlining - See Roof trim .............................BT-43
Heated oxygen sensor 1
(QG engine) ................EC-150, EC-156, EC-166,
EC-297, EC-303, EC-508,
EC-514, EC-649
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
(QG engine)................................EC-123, EC-635
Heated oxygen sensor 2
(QG engine) ................EC-173, EC-179, EC-309,
EC-317, EC-520, EC-656
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-5