MA-6
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCEPFP:00000
General MaintenanceBLS0005E
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 do them for a nominal charge.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
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
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station, includ-
ing the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.—
WindshieldClean the windshield on a regular basis.
Check the windshield at least every six months for cracks or other damage.
Repair as necessary.—
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 prop-
erly. 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.BL-13
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles).MA-40
LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check head-
lamp aim.—
Item Reference page
Warning lamps and
chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly. —
Windshield wiper and
washerCheck that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.—
Windshield defrosterCheck that air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quan-
tity when operating the heater or air conditioner.—
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.MA-44
Accelerator pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation and make sure the pedal does not catch
or require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.—
Brake pedal and
boosterCheck the pedal for smooth operation and make sure it has the proper distance
under it when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Be sure to
keep the floor mats away from the pedal.BR-6
, BR-21
Parking brakeCheck that the pedal has the proper travel.PB-2
WW-34
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop
Location
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REMOVAL
1. Turn front wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, then turn front wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
2. Open hood, remove front wiper arm caps, and remove front wiper arm nuts.
3. Raise front wiper arms, and remove front wiper arms from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean up the pivot area as shown in the figure. This will reduce
possibility of front wiper arm nuts looseness.
2. Prior to front wiper arms installation, turn front wiper switch ON
to operate wiper motor, and then turn front wiper switch OFF
(auto stop).
3. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto windshield glass sur-
face to set the blade center to clearance “L1” & “L2” immedi-
ately.
4. Tighten front wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
5. Spray washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch ON to operate wiper
motor, and then turn front wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
6. Make sure that wiper blades stop within clearance “L1” & “L2”.
7. Install wiper arm caps.
Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Drive AssemblyBKS003W7
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wiper arms. Refer to WW-34, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove cowl top covers (RH, LH). Refer to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" .
3. Disconnect wiper motor connector (1).
4. Remove front wiper drive assembly mounting bolts (A), and
remove front wiper drive assembly (2) from the vehicle.
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Front wiper arm nuts : 23.5 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
Clearance “L1” : 27.6 ± 7.5 mm (1.087 - 0.295 in)
Clearance “L2” : 36.1 ± 7.5 mm (1.421 - 0.295 in)
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