2003 NISSAN TEANA Front cover

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation BES0003N
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. (VQ35DE models) Refer
to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" , BL-13, "HOOD" .
2. Remove tires from vehicle.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-26, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove undercover and splash guard.
6. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut
assembly. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
8. Remove fixing nuts and bolts with, and then remove steering
knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
9. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut.
10. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with a hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the
above procedure.
11. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
12. Remove heat insulator.(Except for QR20DE models)
1. Upper mounting plate 2. Mounting insulator 3. Mounting insulator bracket
4. Mounting bearing 5. Spring upper seat 6. Spring upper rubber seat
7. Coil spring 8. Lower spring seat 9. Bound bumper
10. Strut 11. Stabilizer clamp 12. Stabilizer bushing
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer connecting rod 15. Strut assembly
16. Front axle assembly 17. Member stay 18. Transverse link
19. Front suspension member 20. Rebound stopper 21. Heat insulator (Except for QR20DE
models)
22. Damper assembly (For VQ35DE
models)
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
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Removal and InstallationBES0003S
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. (Models with VQ35DE)
Refer to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" , BL-13, "HOOD" .
2. Remove tires from the vehicle.
3. Remove undercover and splash guard.
4. Remove mounting nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting
rod. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar. Refer
to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
5. Remove fixing nut and bolt of transverse link ball joint, and then
remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-14,
"TRANSVERSE LINK" .
6. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYS-
TEM" .
7. Remove heat insulator. (Except for QR20DE models)
8. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension
member and rear engine mounting insulator. Refer to PS-39,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
9. Set a jack under transaxle assembly.
10. Remove mounting bolts of front engine mounting bracket and front engine mounting insulator. Refer to
EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
11. Remove mounting bolts of rear engine mounting bracket and rear engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-
223, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
12. Remove steering gear mounting bolts, and then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
13. Set a jack under front suspension member.
14. Remove mounting nuts on the front side and rebound stopper of front suspension member.
15. Remove mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay. Refer to FSU-7, "
Com-
ponents" .
16. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension member, stabilizer bar and transverse link from vehicle
as a unit.
17. Remove front and rear engine mounting insulators from front suspension member. Refer to EM-223,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
18. Remove transverse link from front suspension member. Refer to FSU-14, "
TRANSVERSE LINK" .
19. Remove stabilizer bar from front suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-7, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
front suspension member and transverse link. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for models with VDC.
Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Description ............................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM) ........................................................................ 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 4
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 4
General Precautions ................................................ 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 6
Precautions for Fuel ................................................. 6
QR20DE/VQ23DE ENGINE (REGULAR GASO-
LINE, UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE REC-
OMMENDED) ........................................................ 6
VQ35DE ENGINE (PREMIUM GASOLINE) ......... 6
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................ 6
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 7
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 7
Precautions for Engine Oils ...................................... 8
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 8
Precautions for Air Conditioning ............................... 8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 9
Description ............................................................... 9
Terms ....................................................................... 9
Units ......................................................................... 9
Contents ................................................................... 9
Components ........................................................... 10
SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ........................... 11
DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ................................................ 11
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ....................................... 12
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 13How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 15
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 8
SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 17
Abbreviations .......................................................... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 24
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 24
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 24
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ........................ 24
CIRCUIT INSPECTION ....................................... 27
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 31
PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 31
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 33
Description .............................................................. 33
Function and System Application ........................... 33
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ............ 33
Checking Equipment .............................................. 34
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 34
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit .... 35
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 35
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ............................................... 36
LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 37
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 37
Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift ....... 37
Board-On Lift .......................................................... 38
TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 39
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 39
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
MODEL WITH THE FRONT WHEELS ON THE
GROUND ............................................................ 39
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 39
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 40
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 40
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ............................ 41
Model Variation ....................................................... 41
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................ 41
IDENTIFICATION PLATE .................................... 42
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ................................ 42

TOW TRUCK TOWING
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Tow Truck TowingBAS0007V
CAUTION:

All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.

It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid
possible damage to the vehicle during towing operation.
Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at
dealer.

Always attach safety chains before towing.

When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering
system and power train are in good order. If any unit is
damaged, dollies must be used.
NISSAN recommends that the vehicle be towed with the driving
(front) wheels off the ground as illustrated.
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH THE FRONT WHEELS ON THE GROUND
CAUTION:
Never tow an automatic transaxle model with the front wheels on the ground as this will cause serious
and expensive damage to the transaxle.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) BAS0007W

Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the
vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle.

Remove the front spoiler when you pull the vehicle forward. Oth-
erwise, the towing device may damage the spoiler.

Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recom-
mended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.

Use the recovery hooks only, not other parts of the vehicle. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

Use the recovery hooks only to free a vehicle stuck in sand,
snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using
only the recovery hooks.

The recovery hooks are under tremendous force when used to
free a stuck vehicle.

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 × 25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll
The following materials, not available through NISSAN Parts Department, can also be used to repair squeaks
and rattles.
UHMW(TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in place of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingBIS000Z0
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. Cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks to
repair the noise.

WINDSHIELD GLASS
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Removal and InstallationBIS000Z2
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-38, "BODY SIDE TRIM" .
2. Partially remove the headlining (front edge). Refer to EI-54, "
HEADLINING" .
3. Remove the front wiper arms. Refer to WW-34, "
Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjust-
ment of Wiper Arms Stop Location" .
4. Remove the cowl top cover. Refer to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" .
5. Remove roof side molding. Refer to EI-25, "
ROOF SIDE MOLDING" .
6. Apply protective tape around the windshield glass to protect the painted surface from damage.
After removing windshield upper molding, remove glass using piano wire or power cutting tool and an inflat-
able pump bag.
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1. Dam rubber 2. Windshield upper molding 3. Roof side molding
4. Fastener (RH/LH) 5. Windshield glass 6. Spacer
7. Roof 8. Panel 9. Adhesive
10. Front pillar outer panel 11. Cowl top cover (RH/LH) 12. Cowl box side

DOOR MIRROR
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mirror body.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front door finisher. Refer to EI-35, "DOOR FINISHER" .
2. Remove the tweeter harness connector from the corner cover (tweeter equipped model).
3. Remove the door mirror harness connector.
4. Remove the corner cover.
5. Remove the door mirror mounting nuts, and remove the door mirror assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Door mirror assembly 2. Nut 3. Corner cover

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
CAN (Controller Area Network) . BL-23, BL-48, BL-77,
GW-56
, SE-16
CAN communication EC-113, EC-458, AT-27, CVT-19,
CVT-53
, BL-23, BL-48, BL-77, GW-56, SE-16, WW-9
Canister-See EVAP canister ............... EC-29, EC-369
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ................................ SC-28
Charging system ................................................ SC-27
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-35
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-60
CIGAR - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-60
Cigarette lighter ............................................... WW-60
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-16
Closed loop control .............................. EC-22, EC-359
Collision diagnosis ........................................... SRS-55
Combination meter ............................................... DI-4
COMM - Wiring diagram ........................ AV-49, AV-73
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-36
Compression pressure(QR20DE) ...................... EM-65
Compression pressure(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ...........
EM-210
Compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-136
Compressor special service tool ...................... ATC-15
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-142
Connecting rod bearing clearance(QR20DE) .. EM-105
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VQ23DE and
VQ35DE) ......................................................... EM-251
Connecting rod bushing clearance(QR20DE) . EM-101
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VQ23DE and
VQ35DE) ......................................................... EM-247
Connecting rod(QR20DE) ............................... EM-101
Connecting rod(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ......... EM-247
CONSULT-II for engine ....................... EC-80, EC-425
CONSULT-II Reference value (CVT) .............. CVT-43
Control units (terminal arrangement) ................. PG-74
Control valve (CVT) ......................................... CVT-23
Controller Area Network (CAN) . BL-23, BL-48, BL-77,
GW-56
, SE-16
Converter housing installation ............ AT-244, AT-355
COOL/F - Wiring diagram .................. EC-222, EC-579
Coolant mixture ratio ......................................... MA-15
Coolant replacement(QR20DE) ......................... MA-16
Coolant replacementVQ35DE ........................... MA-25
Cooling circuit (engine)(QR20DE) ....................... CO-8
Cooling circuit (engine)(VQ32DE and VQ35DE) CO-32
Cooling fan control ........................................... EC-575
Cooling fan motor ............................................ EC-575
Cooling fan relay .............................................. EC-575
Cooling fan(QR20DE) ........................................ CO-20
Cooling fan(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. CO-44
Cowl top ............................................................... EI-21
Cowl top cover ..................................................... EI-21
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ............................................ EC-30
, EC-370
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ..... EC-169, EC-517
Crankshaft(QR20DE) ...................................... EM-104
Crankshaft(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................ EM-251
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-44
CVT air breather hose ................................... CVT-186
CVT control system ......................................... CVT-16
CVT cross-sectional view ................................ CVT-15
CVT Electrical parts location ............................ CVT-30
CVT fluid checking ................ CVT-13, CVT-32, MA-36
CVT Fluid Cooler ........................................... CVT-189
CVT fluid replacement ........................ CVT-14, MA-38
CVT fluid temparature sensor .......................... CVT-69
CVT hydraulic control system .......................... CVT-17
CVT indicator ...................................................... DI-52
CVT self-diagnoses ......................................... CVT-47
CVT shift lock system .................................... CVT-180
CVT trouble diagnoses .................................... CVT-24
CVTIND - Wiring diagram ................................... DI-52
Cylinder block boring(QR20DE) ..................... EM-104
Cylinder block(QR20DE) .................................. EM-81
Cylinder block(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .......... EM-228
Cylinder head bolt tightening(QR20DE) ........... EM-68
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .
EM-213
Cylinder head(QR20DE) ................................... EM-65
Cylinder head(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ........... EM-210
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. BL-25
Diagnosis sensor unit ..................................... SRS-47
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system EC-10,
EC-34
, EC-347, EC-375
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) inspection priority chart
EC-58
, EC-400, CVT-24
Differentil side oil seal .................................... CVT-187
Display and amp.assembly ............... ATC-44, ATC-56
Display Control Unit ........................................... AV-61
Display Unit ........................................................ AV-41
Door glass ........................................... GW-46, GW-50
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Front) ................ GW-49
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Rear) ................. GW-53
Door lock .......................................................... BL-123
Door mirror .......................................... GW-74, GW-77
Door trim ............................................................. EI-35
Door, front ........................................... BL-119, GW-46
Door, rear ............................................ BL-119, GW-50
Drive belt inspection(QR20DE) ......................... MA-16
Drive belt inspection(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ... MA-24
Drive belt(QR20DE) .......................................... EM-14
Drive belt(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. EM-128
Drive shaft ......................................................... MA-43
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-35
Dropping resistor (A/T) .................................... AT-132
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-126
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ECM input/output signal ....................... EC-72
, EC-415
ECM power supply EC-106, EC-193, EC-451, EC-541
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ................. EC-194, EC-542
ECTS - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-133, EC-476
Electric sunroof .................................................. RF-10
Electric throttle control actuator ........ EC-197, EC-200,
EC-213
, EC-552, EC-555