2003 NISSAN TEANA check oil

BR-16
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

MODELS WITHOUT VDC
CAUTION:
Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.
Disassembly (Piston Assembly)
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver as shown in the figure, lift up
tabs on stopper cap and remove it from master cylinder.
NOTE:
Remove stopper cap while holding it because primary piston
assembly in master cylinder may pop out.
2. Carefully pull primary piston assembly straight out to prevent
cylinder inner wall from being damaged.
3. Tap flange using a soft block, such as wood, and carefully pull
secondary piston assembly straight out to prevent cylinder body
inner wall from being damaged.
Inspection After Disassembly (Piston Assembly)
Cylinder body

Check a inner wall of cylinder for damage, abrasions, corrosion, and pinholes. Replace cylinder body if
detected.
Assembly (Piston Assembly)
CAUTION:

Do not use mineral oils such as kerosene, gasoline during the cleaning and assembly process.

Make sure there is no foreign matter such as dirt or dust attached to inner cylinder walls, piston,
or cap seal, and use care to avoid damaging parts with the assembly tools.

Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid to cylinder inner wall, piston cups and contact
surfaces between piston assemblies. Then insert secondary pis-
ton assembly and primary piston assembly into cylinder body in
this order.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse primary and secondary piston assemblies.

Be sure to replace piston assemblies without disassem-
bling new inner kit.

Pay attention to the orientation of piston cup, and insert
straight to prevent cup seal from being caught by cylin-
der inner wall.
BRA0031D
BRA0033D
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BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
BR-19
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6. Remove snap ring while pressing in primary piston assembly
into prevent piston from popping out.
7. Hold primary piston rod, and then pull primary piston assembly,
plate, and guide assembly straight out.
8. Remove plate and guide assembly from primary piston assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
When removing plate from primary piston rod, make sure
inside of plate dose not damage rod.
9. Tap flange using a soft block, such as wood, and carefully pull
secondary piston assembly straight out to prevent a cylinder
body inner wall from being damaged.
Inspection After Disassembly
Cylinder body

Check a inner wall of cylinder for damage, abrasions, corrosion, and pinholes. Replace cylinder body if
detected.
Assembly
CAUTION:

Do not use mineral oils such as kerosene, gasoline during the cleaning and assembly process.

Make sure there is no foreign matter such as dirt or dust attached to inner cylinder wall, piston, or
piston cup seal, and use care to avoid damaging parts with assembly tools.

Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid to cylinder inner wall, piston cup seal and con-
tact surfaces between piston assembly. Then insert secondary
piston assembly and primary piston assembly into cylinder body
in this order.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse primary and secondary piston assemblies.

Be sure to replace piston assemblies without disassem-
bling new inner kit.

Pay attention to the orientation of piston cup, and insert
straight to prevent piston cup seal from being caught by
cylinder inner wall.
2. Visually inspect secondary piston assembly slit through piston
stopper mounting hole and then install piston stopper while
pushing in primary piston assembly.
BRA0561D
BRA0033D
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BRA0560D

BR-24
VACUUM LINES

VACUUM LINESPFP:41920
ComponentsBFS000BU
Removal and InstallationBFS000BV
CAUTION:

Because vacuum hose contains a check valve, it must be installed in the correct direction. Refer to
the stamp or label to confirm correct installation. Brake booster will not operate normally if hose is
installed in the wrong direction.

Insert vacuum hose at least 24 mm (0.94 in).

Do not use lubricating oil during assembly.
1. Clamp 2. Vacuum hose 3. Hose clamp
4. Vacuum tube 5. Vacuum hose (Build in check valve) 6. Engine side indicator stamp
A: To intake manifold
B: To brake booster
PFIA0823E
SBR225B

FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-29
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3 or DOT 4”.

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Align the matching marks of disc rotor and wheel hub,
which were marked at the time of removal when reusing
disc rotor.
2. Install brake caliper assembly to vehicle, and tighten torque
member mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-26,
"Components" .
CAUTION:
Before installing torque member to vehicle, wipe oil and
grease on washer seats on steering knuckle and mounting
surface of torque member.
3. Install brake hose to brake caliper assembly, and tighten union bolts to the specified torque. Refer to BR-
26, "Components" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washers for union bolts.

Connect brake hose aligning with caliper assembly mounting protrusion.
4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
5. Check front disc brake for drag.
6. Install tyres to vehicle.
Disassembly and Assembly of Brake Caliper AssemblyBFS000C1
NOTE:
Do not remove torque member, pads, shims, inner shim cover, and pad retainers when disassembling and
assembling cylinder body.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove caliper assembly from Vehicle. Refer to BR-28, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper
Assembly" .
2. Remove sliding pin bolts, from cylinder body, and remove pads
shims shim cover and pad retainers from torque member.
CAUTION:

When removing pad retainers from torque member, lift
pad retainer in the direction by the arrow (shown in the
figure) so as not to damage it.

Do not drop pads, shims, inner shim cover and pad
retainers from torque member.
3. Remove sliding pins and sliding pin boots from torque member.
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SBR556E

BR-30
FRONT DISC BRAKE

4. Place a wooden block as shown in the figure, and blow air from
union bolt mounting hole to remove pistons and piston boots.
CAUTION:
Do not get fingers caught in pistons.
5. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove piston seal from cylin-
der body.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage a cylinder inner wall.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:
Use new brake fluid to clean. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.

Check inner wall of cylinder for corrosion, wear, and damage. If a malfunction is detected, replace cylinder
body.

Minor flaws caused by corrosion or a foreign material can be removed by polishing a surface of inner wall
with a fine sandpaper. Replace cylinder body, if necessary.
To r q u e M e m b e r
Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If a malfunction is detected, replace torque member.
Piston
CAUTION:
Piston sliding surface is plated. Do not polish with sandpaper.
Check piston surface for corrosion, wear, and damage. If a malfunction is detected, replace applicable part.
Sliding Pin, Sliding Pin Bolt, and Sliding Pin Boot
Check sliding pins and sliding pin boots for wear, damage, and cracks. If a malfunction is detected, replace
applicable part.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant to piston seal, and install
them to cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
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SFIA0999E
SFIA2278E

REAR DISC BRAKE
BR-35
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Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper AssemblyBFS000C5
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyres from vehicle.
2. Secure disc rotor using wheel nut to wheel hub.
CAUTION:

Do not drop brake pad.

Put matching marks on both disc rotor and wheel hub
before removing disc rotor, if it is necessary to remove
disc rotor.
3. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "
Drain and Refill" .
4. Remove union bolt and then disconnect brake hose from caliper
assembly.
5. Remove torque member bolts, and remove brake caliper
assembly.
6. Remove disc rotor.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3 or DOT 4”.

Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Install disc rotor.
CAUTION:
Align the matching marks of disc rotor and wheel hub,
which were marked at the time of removal when reusing
disc rotor.
2. Install brake caliper assembly to vehicle, and tighten torque
member mounting bolts to the specified torque. refer to BR-33,
"Components" .
CAUTION:
Before installing torque member to vehicle, oil and grease
on washer seats on setting knuckle and torque member.
3. Install L-shaped pin of brake hose to caliper assembly as shown
in the figure, and then tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
Refer to BR-33, "
Components" .
CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper washer for union bolt.

Securely install brake hose to protrusion on caliper
assembly.
4. Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleed-
ing Brake System" .
5. Check rear disc brake for drag.
6. Install tyres to vehicle.
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PFIA0413E
SDIA2638E
SFIA2049E

REAR DISC BRAKE
BR-37
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cylinder Body
CAUTION:
Use new brake fluid to clean. Do not use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene.

Check inside surface of cylinder for score, rust wear, damage or foreign materials. If any of the above con-
ditions are observed, replace cylinder body.

Minor damage from rust or foreign materials may be eliminated by polishing surface with a fine emery
paper. Replace cylinder body if necessary.
To r q u e M e m b e r
Check for wear, cracks, and damage. If damage or deformation is present, replace torque member.
Piston
CAUTION:

Piston sliding surface is plated, do not polish with emery paper even if rust of foreign materials
are stuck to sliding surface.

Check piston for score, rust, wear, damage or presence of foreign materials. Replace if any of the
above condition are observed.
Sliding Pin Bolts and Sliding Pin Boots
Check sliding pin bolts and sliding pin boots, for wear, damage and cracks. If damage or deformation is
present, replace the applicable part.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply polyglycol ether based lubricant to piston seal, and install
them to cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston seal.
2. Apply rubber grease to piston boot. Cover piston end with piston
boot, and install cylinder side lip on piston boot properly into the
groove on cylinder body.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston boot.
3. Apply brake fluid to piston, and press piston into cylinder body
by hand to assemble piston side lip on piston boot properly into
groove on piston.
CAUTION:
Press piston evenly and vary the pressing point to prevent
cylinder inner wall from being rubbed.
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SFIA2498E
SFIA2279E

PRECAUTIONS
BRC-3
[ABS]
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[ABS]PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
BFS000CK
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
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 per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI 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 SRS 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 and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Brake SystemBFS000CL

Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT 4”. Refer to MA-14, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS" .

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

To clean or wash all parts of master cylinder and disc brake caliper, use clean brake fluid.

Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. They will
ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic system.

Using a flare nut wrench when removing flare nuts, and use a
flare nut torque wrench when tighten brake tube flare nuts.

When installing brake tubes, be sure to check torque.

Before working, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect electri-
cal connector of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or
battery negative terminal.
WARNING:
Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cloth, then wipe with
a dust collector.
Precautions for Brake ControlBFS000CM

During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.

Just after starting vehicle after ignition switch ON, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noise may
be heard from engine room. This is a normal condition of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.

When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from cus-
tomer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting
diagnostic servicing. Besides electrical system inspection, check brake booster operation, brake fluid
level, and fluid leaks.

If tire size and type are used in an improper combination, or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.

If there is a radio, antenna, or antenna lead-in wire (including wiring) near control module, ABS function
may have a malfunction or error.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.
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