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PFR, RR Front, Rear
LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand
M/T Manual Transaxle/Transmission
OD Overdrive
P/S Power Steering
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SDS Service Data and Specifications
SST Special Service Tools
2WD 2-Wheel Drive
2
22nd range 2nd gear
2
12nd range 1st gear
1
21st range 2nd gear
1
11st range 1st gear ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS
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DescriptionINFOID:0000000001691462
SWITCH POSITIONS
Switches are shown in wiring diagrams as if the vehicle is in the “normal” condition.
A vehicle is in the “normal” condition when:
Number Item Description
1 Power supply This means the power supply of fusible link or fuse.
2 Fusible link “X” means the fusible link.
3Number of fusible link/
fuse This means the number of fusible link or fuse location.
4 Fuse “/” means the fuse.
5Current rating of fus-
ible link/fuse This means the current rating of the fusible link or fuse.
6 Optional splice The open circle shows that the splice is optional depending on vehicle application.
7 Connector number The letter shows which harness the connector is located in.
Example “M”: main harness. For detail and to locate the connector, refer to ELECTRICAL
UNIT LOCATION in PG, HARNESS LAYOUT in PG.
8Splice
The shaded circle “ ” means the splice.
9 Page crossing This circuit continues to an adjacent page.
10 Option abbreviation
This means the vehicle specifications which layouts the circuit between “ ”.
11 Relay This shows an internal representation of the relay.
12 Option description This shows a description of the option abbreviation used on the page.
13 Switch This shows that continuity exists between terminals 1 and 2 when the switch is in the A
position. Continuity exists between terminals 1 and 3 when the switch is in the B position.
14 Circuit (Wiring) This means the wiring.
15 System branch This shows that the circuit is branched to other systems.
16 Shielded line The line enclosed by broken line circle shows shield wire.
17 Component name This shows the name of a component.
18 Ground (GND) This shows the ground connection.
19 Connector This means the connector information.
This unit-side is described by the connector symbols.
20 Connectors This means that a transmission line bypasses two connectors or more.
21 Wire color This shows a code for the color of the wire.
B = Black
W = White
R = Red
G = Green
L = Blue
Y = Yellow
LG = Light GreenBR = Brown
OR or O = Orange
P = Pink
PU or V (Violet) = Purple
GY or GR = Gray
SB = Sky Blue
CH = Dark Brown
DG = Dark Green
When the wire color is striped, the base color is given first, followed by the stripe color as
shown below:
Example: L/W = Blue with White Stripe
22 Terminal number This means the terminal number of a connector.
ABBREVIATIONS
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PABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation ListINFOID:0000000001691463
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air Conditioner
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
AWD All wheel drive
D
1Drive range 1st gear
D
2Drive range 2nd gear
D
3Drive range 3rd gear
D
4Drive range 4th gear
FR, RR Front, Rear
LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand
OD Overdrive
P/S Power Steering
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
SDS Service Data and Specifications
SST Special Service Tools
2WD 2-Wheel Drive
2
22nd range 2nd gear
2
12nd range 1st gear
1
21st range 2nd gear
1
11st range 1st gear
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS
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PRECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS
Recommended Chemical Products and SealantsINFOID:0000000001691465
Refer to the following chart for help in selecting the appropriate chemical product or sealant.
Product Description PurposeNissan North America
Part No. (USA)Nissan Canada Part
No. (Canada)Aftermarket Cross-
reference Part Nos.
1Rear View Mirror Adhe-
siveUsed to permanently re-
mount rear view mirrors to
windows.999MP-AM000P 99998-50505 Permatex 81844
2Anaerobic Liquid Gas-
ketFor metal-to-metal flange
sealing.
Can fill a 0.38 mm (0.015
inch) gap and provide in-
stant sealing for most pow-
ertrain applications.999MP-AM001P 99998-50503Permatex 51813 and
51817
3High Performance
Thread SealantProvides instant sealing on
any threaded straight or
parallel threaded fitting.
(Thread sealant only, no
locking ability.)
Do not use on plastic.999MP-AM002P 999MP-AM002P Permatex 56521
4 Silicone RTVGasket Maker999MP-AM003P
(Ultra Grey)99998-50506
(Ultra Grey)Permatex Ultra Grey
82194;
Three Bond
1207,1215, 1216,
1217F, 1217G and
1217H
Nissan RTV Part No.
999MP-A7007
Gasket Maker for Maxima/
Quest 5-speed automatic
transmission
(RE5F22A)––Three Bond 1281B
or exact equivalent in
its quality
5High Temperature,
High Strength Thread
Locking Sealant (Red)Threadlocker 999MP-AM004P 999MP-AM004PPermatex 27200;
Three Bond 1360,
1360N, 1305 N&P,
1307N, 1335,
1335B, 1363B,
1377C, 1386B, D&E
and 1388
Loctite 648
6Medium Strength
Thread Locking Seal-
ant (Blue)Threadlocker (service tool
removable)999MP-AM005P 999MP-AM005PPermatex 24200,
24206, 24240,
24283 and 09178;
Three Bond 1322,
1322N, 1324 D&N,
1333D, 1361C,
1364D, 1370C and
1374
TERMINOLOGY
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***: Not applicableTransmission control module TCM A/T control unit
Turbocharger TC Turbocharger
Vehicle speed sensor VSS Vehicle speed sensor
Volume air flow sensor VAFS Air flow meter
Warm up oxidation catalyst WU-OC Catalyst
Warm up oxidation catalytic converter sys-
temWU-OC system ***
Warm up three way catalyst WU-TWC Catalyst
Warm up three way catalytic converter sys-
temWU-TWC system ***
Wide open throttle position switch WOTP switch Full switchNEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
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PRECAUTIONS
General Precaution
INFOID:0000000001606118
Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time without
proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any flammable
materials. Special care should be taken when handling any flam-
mable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas,
etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be sure to prop-
erly ventilate the area before working with hazardous materials.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire
blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After jack-
ing up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety stands at
the points designated for proper lifting before working on the vehi-
cle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
When removing a heavy component such as the engine or tran-
saxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop
them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially
the brake tubes and master cylinder.
Before starting repairs which do not require battery power:
Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
If the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of
radio and each control unit is erased.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
To prevent serious burns:
Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Dispose of or recycle drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning
parts in an appropriate manner.
Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent
prior to inspection or assembly.
Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers,
cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new ones.
Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.
Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.
Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indicate the proper connection.
Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
SGI285
SGI231
SEF289H
SGI233
GI-50
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TOW TRUCK TOWING
TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck TowingINFOID:0000000001606140
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 tow-
ing 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 FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
CAUTION:
Never tow an automatic transaxle model with four wheels on the ground as this may cause serious
and expensive damage to the transaxle.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)INFOID:0000000001606141
Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle.
Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling
systems.
Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull on the vehicle at an angle.
Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use in vehicle towing or recovery.
WARNING:
Do not spin the tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury.
Parts of the vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
Install removable recovery hook securely using wheel nut wrench.
PIIB6801E
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
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PBASIC INSPECTION
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
Work FlowINFOID:0000000001691467
WORK FLOW
Control Units and Electrical PartsINFOID:0000000001691468
PRECAUTIONS
Never reverse polarity of battery terminals.
Install only parts specified for a vehicle.
Before replacing the control unit, check the input and output and functions of the component parts.
Do not apply excessive force when disconnecting a connector.
SGI838
STEP DESCRIPTION
STEP 1Get detailed information about the conditions and the environment when the incident occurred.
The following are key pieces of information required to make a good analysis:
WHATVehicle Model, Engine, Transmission/Transaxle and the System (i.e. Radio).
WHENDate, Time of Day, Weather Conditions, Frequency.
WHERERoad Conditions, Altitude and Traffic Situation.
HOWSystem Symptoms, Operating Conditions (Other Components Interaction).
Service History and if any After Market Accessories have been installed.
STEP 2Operate the system, road test if necessary.
Verify the parameter of the incident.
If the problem cannot be duplicated, refer to “Incident Simulation Tests”.
STEP 3Get the proper diagnosis materials together including:
Power Supply Routing
System Operation Descriptions
Applicable Service Manual Sections
Check for any Service Bulletins
Identify where to begin diagnosis based upon your knowledge of the system operation and the customer comments.
STEP 4Inspect the system for mechanical binding, loose connectors or wiring damage.
Determine which circuits and components are involved and diagnose using the Power Supply Routing and Harness Lay-
outs.
STEP 5 Repair or replace the incident circuit or component.
STEP 6Operate the system in all modes. Verify the system works properly under all conditions. Make sure you have not inad-
vertently created a new incident during your diagnosis or repair steps.