PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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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. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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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 Procedures without Cowl Top CoverEBS00VE9
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectEBS00VEA
NOTE:
This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM).
Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK″ position.
Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
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3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
Precautions for Drain CoolantEBS00U6S
Drain coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00U6T
Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
Release fuel pressure before disassembly.
After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00U6U
When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.
When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used where noted in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00U6V
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way,
and replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00U6W
Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.
Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check oil or coolant passages for any restriction
and blockage.
Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
Release air within route after draining coolant.
Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine
stopped). Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.
After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust systems
for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningEBS00U6X
Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Camshaft sprocket (INT)
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap nuts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angular
tightening)
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the air duct (inlet).
2. Remove the air cleaner filter from the air cleaner case. Refer to EM-17, "
Changing Air Cleaner Filter" .
3. Remove the air duct [between air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case] from the air cleaner case.
4. Remove the PCV hose.
5. Remove the air duct (between air cleaner case and electric throttle control actuator).
Add marks as necessary for easier installation.
6. Remove air cleaner case with the following procedure.
a. Remove battery. Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
b. Disconnect harness connector from mass air flow sensor.
c. Remove the air cleaner case.
7. Remove the mass air flow sensor from the air cleaner case, if necessary.
CAUTION:
Handle it carefully and avoid impacts.
Do not touch sensor part.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Air cleaner filter 2. Mass air flow sensor 3. O-ring
4. Holder 5. Air cleaner cover 6. Air duct
7. PCV hose 8. Clip 9. Air duct (Inlet)
10. Resonator 11. Air duct 12. Grommet
13. Air cleaner case A. To electric throttle control actuator B. To rocker cover
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3. Disconnect fuel feed hose from hose clamp.
NOTE:
There is no fuel return path.
4. With the sleeve side of quick connector release facing quick connector, install quick connector release
onto fuel tube.
5. Insert quick connector release into quick connector until sleeve
contacts and goes no further. Hold quick connector release on
that position.
CAUTION:
Inserting quick connector release hard will not disconnect
quick connector. Hold quick connector release where it
contacts and goes no further.
6. Draw and pull out quick connector straight from fuel tube.
CAUTION:
Pull quick connector holding “A” position.
Do not pull with lateral force applied. O-ring inside quick connector may be damaged.
Prepare container and cloth beforehand as fuel will leak out.
Avoid fire and sparks.
Keep parts away from heat source. Especially, be careful when welding is performed around
them.
Do not expose parts to battery electrolyte or other acids.
Do not bend or twist connection between quick connector and fuel feed hose during installa-
tion/removal.
To keep clean the connecting portion and to avoid dam-
age and foreign materials, cover them completely with
plastic bags or something similar.
7. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-18, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
1 : Quick connector cap
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CAMSHAFT
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REMOVAL
WA RN ING:
Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to SC-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove front RH wheel. Refer to WT-6, "
ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
5. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "
ENGINE COOLANT" .
NOTE:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
6. Remove the following parts.
Intake manifold; Refer to EM-18, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
1. O-ring 2. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 3. Camshaft bracket
4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 6. Camshaft (EXH)
7. Camshaft (INT) 8. Valve lifter (EXH) 9. Valve lifter (INT)
10. Cylinder head
A. Refer to EM-51
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CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
3. Disconnect fuel pump fuse (1) to avoid fuel injection during mea-
surement.
4. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-18, "
Components" .
5. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-30, "
IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG
AND ROCKER COVER" .
6. Connect an engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
7. Install a suitable compression tester with an adapter onto spark
plug hole.
Use the adapter whose picking up end inserted to spark plug
hole is smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise, it
may be caught by cylinder head during removal.
8. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge
pointer stabilizes, read the compression pressure and the engine rpm. Perform these steps to check each
cylinder.
Compression pressure:
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use fully a changed battery to obtain the specified engine speed.
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If the engine speed is out of the specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine
speed again with normal battery gravity.
If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with
combustion chamber (Valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After the checking, measure the compression pressure again.
If some cylinder has low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole
of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal-
functioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly.
If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gasket is leaking. In such a case, replace cylin-
der head gasket.
9. After inspection is completed, install removed parts.
10. Start the engine, and confirm that the engine runs smoothly.
11. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-83, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .
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REMOVAL
WA RN ING:
Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant and engine oil. Refer to CO-8, "
ENGINE COOLANT" and LU-5, "ENGINE OIL" .
3. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
4. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove the following components and related parts.
Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-21, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD" .
Intake manifold; Refer to EM-18, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly; Refer to EM-33, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
1. Cylinder head assembly 2. Cylinder head bolt 3. Cylinder head gasket
A. Refer to EM-65
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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 a 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-42, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift" .
REMOVAL
Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the tran-
saxle.
1. Remove engine undercover
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3. Remove front fender protector (RH and LH); Refer to EI-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
4. Remove exhaust front tube; Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
5. Remove drive shafts (LH and RH) from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-8, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
6. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to AT - 2 5 3 , "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" (A/T models), CVT-207, "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (CVT) or MT-15, "TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models).
7. Remove rear torque rod (1).
NOTE:
A/T model shown CVT and M/T models similar.
8. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-14, "
HOOD" .
9. Remove cowl top cover and cowl top extension assembly. Refer to EI-20, "
COWL TOP" .
10. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
11. Remove battery and battery tray; Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
12. Remove drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "
Components" .
13. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-16, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
14. Remove cooling fan assembly.
15. Remove radiator hose (upper and lower). Refer to CO-11, "
RADIATOR" .
16. Disconnect A/T, CVT fluid cooler hoses. Refer to CO-11, "
RADIATOR"
17. Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then tem-
porarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.
CAUTION:
Protect connectors using a resin bag to protect against foreign materials during the operation.
18. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Refer to EM-33, "
Components" .
19. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-20,
"Components" .
20. Disconnect control cable from transaxle. Refer to CVT-191, "
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" (CVT) or AT -
229, "SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" (A/T), MT-12, "CONTROL LINKAGE" (MT).
21. Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
22. Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.
23. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-24, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
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