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REMOVAL
1. Remove front seats. Refer toSE-20, "FRONT SEAT".
2. Remove rear seats. Refer toSE-29, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove storage boxes (if equipped).
4. Remove lower seat belt anchors (double cab only). Refer toSB-3, "
SEAT BELTS".
5. Remove lower body side trim panels. Refer toEI-33, "
BODY SIDE TRIM".
6. Remove center console. Refer toIP-16, "
CENTER CONSOLE".
7. Remove front lower duct grille, LH and RH side.
8. Remove floor mat hooks.
9. Remove carpet.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
MIIB9145E
1. Net 2. Tray (King Cab) 3. Locking clip
4. Storage box (King Cab) 5. Storage box RH (Double Cab) 6. Storage box LH (Double Cab)
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HEADLINING
HEADLINING
PFP:73910
Removal and InstallationEIS00DYQ
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HEADLINING
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Disconnect both the positive and negative battery terminals in advance.
1. Remove body side trim panels. Refer toEI-33, "
BODY SIDE TRIM".
2. Remove rear trim. Refer toEI-36, "
REAR".
3. Remove sun visor assemblies, both LH and RH.
4. Remove sun visor holders LH and RH.
5. Remove roof console (if equipped).
lDisconnect harness.
6. Remove room lamp.
lDisconnect harness.
7. Remove microphone assembly (if equiped).
8. Remove inside mirror finisher, and inside mirror harness finisher (if equipped). Refer toGW-46, "
Removal
and Installation".
lDisconnect harness, then release it, from headlining.
9. Remove striker covers (King Cab only).
10. Remove assist grips.
11. Remove headlining.
NOTE:
Use an assistant to steady the headlining while lowering from roof.
lRemove clips from center of headlining (if equipped).
12. Remove assist grip brackets from roof.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Use only Nissan available process to fix harness with Headlining.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Sunroof shade cover (if equipped) 2. Sunroof welt (if equipped) 3. Assist grip
4. Sun visor assembly RH 5. Sun visor holder RH/LH 6. Sun visor assembly LH
7. Striker cover outer RH (King Cab) 8. Striker cover inner RH (King Cab) 9. Roof console with front room lamp
and sunglass bin (if equipped)
10. Striker cover outer LH (King Cab) 11. Striker cover inner LH (King Cab) 12. Coat hook
13. Headlining (King Cab) 14. Headlining (Double cab w/sunroof) 15. Room lamp
16. Microphone assembly (if equipped) 17. Inside miror harness finisher
(if equipped)18. Inside miror finisher (if equipped)
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BED RAILS AND TRIM
BED RAILS AND TRIM
PFP:84999
Removal and InstallationEIS00DYR
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REMOVAL
1. Remove floor rail covers.
2. Remove tiedown cleats.
3. Remove floor rails LH/RH.
4. Remove bed side front and rear tiedown rails LH/RH.
5. Remove rope hooks.
6. Remove header tiedown rail.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Header tiedown rail 2. Rope hook 3. Tiedown cleat
4. Floor rail cover LH 5. Floor rail LH 6. Bed side front tiedown rail LH
7. Bed side rear tiedown rail LH 8. Floor rail RH 9. Floor rail cover RH
10. Bed side rear tiedown rail RH 11. Bed side front tiedown rail RH
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TAIL GATE FINISHER
PFP:93486
Removal and InstallationEIS00DYS
REMOVAL
Remove screws and remove tailgate protector (if equipped) and tailgate cover plate.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Tailgate protector (if equipped) 2. Tailgate cover plate 3. Tailgate
MIIB9137E
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 4
Precautions for Draining Engine Coolant ................. 4
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 4
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 4
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 4
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 4
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening ............................. 4
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ................................. 5
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET .......................... 5
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..... 5
PREPARATION ........................................................... 6
Special Service Tools ............................................... 6
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 8
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 10
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise .................. 10
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ...................................................... 11
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 12
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 12
Deflection Adjustment ............................................ 13
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT ............... 13
A/C COMPRESSOR, ALTERNATOR AND
WATER PUMP BELT .......................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 15
Components ........................................................... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER ................... 17
CHARGE AIR COOLER ........................................... 18
Components ........................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 20
Components ........................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 25
CATALYST ................................................................ 26
Components ........................................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
TURBO CHARGER ................................................... 28
Components ........................................................... 28
Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 30
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS OF TURBOCHARGER... 32
INSTALLATION ................................................... 33
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ............................................. 34
Components ........................................................... 34
Removal and Installation ........................................ 34
REMOVAL ........................................................... 34
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 35
INSTALLATION ................................................... 35
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 35
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 36
Components ........................................................... 36
Removal and Installation ........................................ 36
REMOVAL ........................................................... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 40
GLOW PLUG ............................................................ 41
Components ........................................................... 41
Removal and Installation ........................................ 41
REMOVAL ........................................................... 41
INSTALLATION ................................................... 41
VACUUM PUMP ........................................................ 42
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Components ........................................................... 42
Removal and Installation ........................................ 42
INSPECTION BEFORE REMOVAL ..................... 42
REMOVAL ........................................................... 42
INSTALLATION .................................................... 43
INJECTION TUBE AND FUEL INJECTOR .............. 44
Components ........................................................... 44
Removal and Installation ........................................ 44
REMOVAL ........................................................... 44
INSTALLATION .................................................... 46
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 48
FUEL PUMP .............................................................. 49
Components ........................................................... 49
Removal and Installation ........................................ 49
REMOVAL ........................................................... 49
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 52
INSTALLATION .................................................... 52
ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 56
Components ........................................................... 56
Removal and Installation ........................................ 56
REMOVAL ........................................................... 56
INSTALLATION .................................................... 57
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 58
CAMSHAFT ............................................................... 59
Components ........................................................... 59
Removal and Installation ........................................ 59
REMOVAL ........................................................... 59
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 60
INSTALLATION .................................................... 63
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 65
Valve Clearance ...................................................... 66
INSPECTION ....................................................... 66
ADJUSTMENTS .................................................. 67
OIL SEAL .................................................................. 70
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ............. 70
REMOVAL ........................................................... 70
INSTALLATION .................................................... 70
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............. 71
REMOVAL ........................................................... 71
INSTALLATION .................................................... 71
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............. 72
REMOVAL ........................................................... 72
INSTALLATION .................................................... 72
SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN .................................. 73
Components ........................................................... 73
Removal and Installation ........................................ 73
REMOVAL ........................................................... 73
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 75
INSTALLATION .................................................... 75
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 77
PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN ........................................ 79
Components ........................................................... 79
Removal and Installation ........................................ 80
REMOVAL ........................................................... 80
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 84
INSTALLATION .................................................... 85
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 91CYLINDER HEAD ..................................................... 92
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 92
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ......... 92
Components ............................................................ 93
Removal and Installation ......................................... 94
REMOVAL ............................................................ 94
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 94
INSTALLATION .................................................... 96
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 98
Components ............................................................ 99
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 99
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 99
ASSEMBLY ........................................................100
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ..............101
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...............................................106
Components ..........................................................106
Removal and Installation .......................................106
REMOVAL ..........................................................107
INSTALLATION ..................................................108
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............108
CYLINDER BLOCK .................................................110
Components ..........................................................110
Disassembly and Assembly .................................. 111
DISASSEMBLY .................................................. 111
ASSEMBLY ........................................................114
How to Select Piston and Bearing ........................121
DESCRIPTION ..................................................121
HOW TO SELECT PISTON ...............................121
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .....................................................................122
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ..................123
Inspection After Disassembly ................................124
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ................................124
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE .........125
PISTON TO PISTON PIN CLEARANCE ...........125
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ...................126
PISTON RING END GAP ..................................126
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .....127
CONNECTING ROD BIG END INNER DIAME-
TER ....................................................................127
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................127
CYLINDER BLOCK TOP SURFACE DISTOR-
TION ..................................................................128
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER.128
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE ..129
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ...130
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ......130
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER.130
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ..................................131
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................131
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ...................132
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING ..............132
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD