2003 NISSAN TEANA charging system

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TIMING CHAIN

REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts.

RH front road wheel and tire

Undercover and splash guard (RH)

PCV hose; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .

Ignition coil; Refer to EM-31, "IGNITION COIL" .

Rocker cover; Refer to EM-39, "ROCKER COVER" .

Reservoir tank of radiator; Refer to CO-13, "RADIATOR" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-14, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-27, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Drive belt auto-tensioner; Refer to EM-15, "Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner" .

Exhaust front tube; Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
3. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected. Temporarily secure A/C compressor to vehicle side with
a rope to avoid putting a load on them. Refer to ATC-134, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
4. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected, and secure it to vehicle side temporarily. Refer to
PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Securely support bottom of transaxle with suitable transmission jack.
6. Remove RH engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-77, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove oil pans (upper and lower), and oil strainer. Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
8. To support engine, temporarily tighten removed front and rear engine mounting through-bolts for removing
oil pans (upper and lower). Refer to EM-77, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
9. Remove intake valve timing control cover with the following procedure:
a. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
b. Disconnect ground cables and remove harness clip.
c. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve, if necessary.
d. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
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uid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
10. Pull chain guide between camshaft sprockets out through front cover.
11. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke with the following procedure:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise and align TDC mark to timing
indicator on front cover.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
Outline
Remove engine and transaxle assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Separate
front suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3. Remove the following parts.

Hood assembly; Refer to BL-13, "HOOD" .

Undercover and splash guards (RH and LH)

Front road wheels and tires

Battery, battery tray and battery tray bracket; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-14, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Air duct (inlet); Refer to EM-17, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Air cleaner case (upper) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly; Refer to EM-17, "AIR
CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator and alternator bracket; Refer to SC-27, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly, reservoir tank of radiator and system hoses; Refer to CO-
13, "RADIATOR" .
4. Disconnect engine room harness connector from ECM side and set it aside for easier work.
5. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-24,
"THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .
2. Disconnect fuel feed hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-34, "
FUEL INJECTOR
AND FUEL TUBE" .
3. Disconnect control cable from transaxle. Refer to AT- 2 1 3 , "
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" .
4. Disconnect B terminal harness of starter motor. Refer to SC-14, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
Engine Room RH
1. Remove IPDM E/R and bracket. Refer to PG-17, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION
MODULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side with a
rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-134, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
3. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump. Temporarily secure it on engine side with a rope. Refer
to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove RH and LH front drive shafts. Refer to FAX-8, "FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
2. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter.
Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 2 4 1 , "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to AT- 2 4 1 , "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
5. Disconnect connecting rod for front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
6. Remove steering lower joint from steering gear. Refer to PS-12, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
7. Remove power steering fluid piping from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE"
.
8. Disconnect power steering fluid piping at a point between vehicle and engine, and install plug it to prevent
power steering fluid. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .

FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASEPFP:13599
Removal and InstallationBBS004VZ
NOTE:

This section describes removal/installation procedure of front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts without removing oil pan (upper) on vehicle.

When oil pan (upper) needs to be removed or installed, or when rear timing chain case is removed or
installed, remove oil pans (lower and upper) first. Then remove front timing chain case, timing chain
related parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in the reverse order of removal. Refer to
EM-173, "
TIMING CHAIN" .

Refer to EM-173, "TIMING CHAIN" for component parts location.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-133, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case (upper) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly. Refer to
EM-131, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Remove undercover and splash guard (RH).
4. Remove right side front road wheel and tire.
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-21, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
6. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-133, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
8. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-128, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
9. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-27, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
10. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it to aside.
Refer to PS-29, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
11. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-29, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
12. Remove idler pulley and bracket. Refer to EM-173, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
13. Separate engine harnesses removing their brackets from front timing chain case.
14. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-160, "
ROCKER COVER" .
NOTE:
When only timing chain (primary) is removed, rocker cover does not need to be removed.
15. Obtain No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke as follows:
NOTE:
When timing chain is not removed/installed, this step is not required.
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved
line without color) with timing indicator.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY


Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.

If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.

Always use the support point specified for lifting.

Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for
unavoidable reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool
before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-37, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift" .
REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove engine and transaxle assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Sepa-
rate front suspension member, and then separate engine from transaxle.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-392, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove the following parts:

Engine cover; Refer to EM-133, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .

Hood assembly; Refer to BL-13, "HOOD" .

Front road wheels and tires.

Undercover and splash guards (RH and LH).

Air duct (inlet), air cleaner case (upper) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly; Refer to EM-
131, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Battery, battery tray and battery tray bracket; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .

Drive belts; Refer to EM-128, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Radiator, reservoir of radiator; Refer to CO-37, "RADIATOR" .

Front wiper arm; Refer to WW-4, "FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM" .

Cowl top cover. Refer to EI-21, "COWL TOP" .
4. Disconnect engine room harness at the ECM side.
CAUTION:
To keep clean harness connector and avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely
with plastic bags or something similar.
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hoses. Refer to CO-52, "WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING" .

Install plug to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
2. Remove EVAP hose. Refer to EM-133, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with fuel damper) quick connector at centralized under-floor piping side. Refer
to EM-155, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .

Install plug to avoid leakage of fuel.
4. Disconnect shift control cable at transaxle side. Refer to AT- 2 1 3 , "
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" .
5. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose at engine side. Refer to EM-133, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
6. Remove IPDM E/R mounting bolt and IPDM E/R bracket mounting bolts, and move it to aside. Refer to
PG-17, "
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
7. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-27, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
8. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected, and temporarily secure it to aside. Refer to ATC-133,
"Components" .
9. Disconnect suction hoses of power steering oil pump at reservoir tank side.

Install plug to avoid leakage of power steering fluid.

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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

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
NVH troubleshooting (BR) ................................... BR-5
NVH troubleshooting (EM)(QR20DE) ............... EM-12
NVH troubleshooting (EM)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .....
EM-126
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O2S1B1 - Wiring diagram .................. EC-488
, EC-498
O2S1B2 - Wiring diagram .................. EC-490, EC-500
Oil cooler (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... LU-23
Oil filter(QR20DE) .............................................. LU-10
Oil filter(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ........................ LU-22
Oil pan (engine)(QR20DE) ............................... EM-26
Oil pan (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... EM-145
Oil pressure (engine)(QR20DE) .......................... LU-7
Oil pressure (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .. LU-20
Oil pump (engine)(QR20DE) ............................. LU-11
Oil pump (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... LU-25
Oil pump regulator valve (engine)(QR20DE) ..... LU-11
Oil pump regulator valve (engine)(VQ23DE and
VQ35DE) ........................................................... LU-25
Oil seal replacement (engine)(QR20DE) ......... EM-53,
EM-62
, EM-70, EM-81
Oil seal replacement (engine)(VQ23DE and VQ35DE)
EM-207
On board diagnostic system ................ EC-33, EC-373
Out side mirror .................................... GW-74, GW-77
Overheat ............................................ EC-218, EC-575
Oversize piston(QR20DE) .............................. EM-103
Oversize piston(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ........ EM-249
OVRCSV - Wiring diagram .............................. AT-101
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Park/Neutral position switch .............. EC-238
, EC-614
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) ...... AT-161, AT-210
Park/neutral position switch (CVT) .................. CVT-62
PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) ... EC-30, EC-370
PHASE - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-178
PHSB1 - Wiring diagram .................................. EC-526
PHSB2 - Wiring diagram .................................. EC-528
Pilot bushing replacement - See Pilot
converter(QR20DE) .......................................... EM-81
Pilot bushing replacement - See Pilot
converter(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. EM-228
Piston assembly(QR20DE) ............................... EM-92
Piston assembly(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... EM-240
Piston pin inspection(QR20DE) ........................ EM-99
Piston pin inspection(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) EM-245
Piston ring inspection(QR20DE) ..................... EM-100
Piston ring inspection(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) EM-246
Piston to bore clearance(QR20DE) ................ EM-103
Piston to bore clearance(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ........
EM-249
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram .. EC-239, EC-615, CVT-64
POS - Wiring diagram ........................ EC-171, EC-519
POWER - Wiring diagram ................... CVT-135, PG-4
Power door mirror .............................................. BL-21
Power seat ......................................................... SE-59
Power steering fluid level .................................. MA-42
Power steering gear ........................................... PS-17
Power steering oil pump .................................... PS-29
Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor .......... EC-185,
EC-533
Power supply routing .......................................... PG-3
Power window .................................................. GW-17
Precations for Leak detection dye .................. ATC-14
Precautions (General) ........................................... GI-4
Pressure control solenoid valve A .. CVT-97, CVT-102
Pressure control solenoid valve B CVT-105, CVT-108
Pressure test (CVT) ........................................ CVT-33
PRGVLV - Wirng diagram ................. EC-283, EC-678
Primary pressure sensor ............................... CVT-126
Primary Speed Sensor .................................... CVT-74
PRIPS - Wiring diagram ................................ CVT-127
PRSCVT - Wiring diagram .............................. CVT-75
PS/SEN - Wiring diagram ................. EC-186, EC-534
PT/SEN - Wiring diagram ................................ AT-121
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R/FOG - Wiring diagram .................................. LT-144
Radiator(QR20DE) ............................... CO-13, CO-16
Radiator(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ..................... CO-37
Radio - See Audio .................................... AV-4, AV-18
Rear bumper ....................................................... EI-17
Rear disc brake .................................................. BR-33
Rear door ............................................ BL-119, GW-50
Rear parcel shelf finisher .................................... EI-43
Rear seat ......................................................... SE-112
Rear window defogger ..................................... GW-54
Refrigerant connection precaution .................... ATC-6
Refrigerant discharging evacuating charging ATC-131
Refrigerant general precaution ......................... ATC-6
Refrigerant lines ............................................ ATC-131
Refrigerant pressure sensor EC-339, EC-748, ATC-83,
ATC-144
Refrigeration cycle .......................................... ATC-19
Removal and installation (A/T) ......................... AT-241
Road test ......... AT-48, AT-50, AT-51, AT-52, CVT-35
Rocker cover(QR20DE) .................................... EM-39
Rocker cover(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............ EM-160
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ........................ LT-219
ROOM/L - Wiring diagram ............................... LT-225
RP/SEN - Wiring diagram ................. EC-340, EC-749
RRO2 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-314, EC-320
RRO2B1 - Wiring diagram ................ EC-715, EC-724
RRO2B2 - Wiring diagram ................ EC-717, EC-726
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SEAT - Wiring diagram ...................................... SE-59
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ..................... SRS-48
Seat belt, front ..................................................... SB-3
Seat, rear ......................................................... SE-112
Secondary pressure sensor .......................... CVT-118
Secondary Speed Sensor ............................... CVT-79
SECPS - Wiring diagram .............................. CVT-119

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Exhaust SystemBLS0005T
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Checking A/T FluidBLS0009F
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked A/T at fluid tem-
peratures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on A/
T fluid level gauge.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free
paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far
as it will go.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using a stopper attached.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at
low side of range, add ATF to the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
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5. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on A/T
fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:

When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not cloth one.

Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging pipe using a stopper attached.
6. Check A/T fluid condition.

If ATF is very dark or smells burned, checking operation of A/
T. Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.

If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-37,
"RADIATOR" , CO-40, "RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)" .
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging
pipe.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using a stopper attached.
Changing A/T FluidBLS0009G
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained ATF.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
4. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
5. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to MA-35, "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If ATF is still dirty, repeat steps
2 through 5.
Checking CVT FluidBLS0009H
Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). The fluid level check pro-
cedure is as follows:
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Fluid grade:
Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid D or equivalent.
Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"
.
Fluid capacity
For QR20DE engine models
: Approx. 8.4 (7-3/8 lmp qt)
For VQ23DE engine models
: Approx. 8.9 (7-7/8 lmp qt)
Drain plug:
: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)