2008 NISSAN LATIO service

RSU-8
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SHOCK ABSORBER
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001703739
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspension beam. Refer to BRC-
32 .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove shock absorber mask from trunk side finisher using a flat-bladed screwdriver. Refer to EI-51
.
CAUTION:
Wrap the tip of a screwdriver with cloth to avoid damaging components.
4. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
5. Remove upper nut of the shock absorber, and then remove
washer (upper), bushing (upper) from shock absorber.
6.
Remove shock absorber lower side bolt.
7. Gradually lower the jack, and remove the bushing (lower),
washer (lower), distance tube, bound bumper cover, bound
bumper and shock absorber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Shock Absorber
Check the following:
• Shock absorber for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace if necessary.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary .
Bound Bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage, and replace applicable parts if
necessary .
INSTALLATION
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
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SHOCK ABSORBER
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• When installing body side bushing (upper), install the projection to
the body side hole securely.
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RSU-10
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COIL SPRING
COIL SPRING
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001703740
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-32
.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Separate brake tube from wheel cylinder. Refer to BR-10
.
4. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
5. Remove shock absorber lower side bolt. Refer to RSU-8
.
6. Gradually lower the jack, and then remove coil spring and rear
spring rubber seat (upper and lower).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check coil spring and spring rubber seat for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace it if a malfunction
is detected.
INSTALLATION
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
• When installing spring, be sure to securely install the spring end
position aligned to flush of rear spring rubber seat (lower) as
shown.
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REAR SUSPENSION BEAM
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REAR SUSPENSION BEAM
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REMOVAL
1. Remove rear tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Separate parking brake rear cable from rear drum brake and rear suspension beam. Refer to PB-4
.
3. Remove wheel sensor and wheel sensor harness from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspen-
sion beam. Refer to BRC-32
.
4. Remove lock plate and separate brake tube from brake hose.
Refer to BR-10
.
5. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly and back plate. Refer
to RAX-4
.
6. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
7. Remove coil spring (left/right). Refer to RSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
8. Remove bolts between body and rear suspension beam
bracket. Refer to RSU-7, "
Component" .
9. Gradually lower the jack, and then remove rear suspension
beam from vehicle.
10. Remove the rear suspension beam bracket bolt and nut, and then remove rear suspension beam bracket
from rear suspension beam. Refer to RSU-7, "
Component" .
11. Remove brake tube protector from rear suspension beam..
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension beam and rear suspen-
sion beam bracket (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with
tires on level ground.
• Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-8, "
Bleeding
Brake System" .
• Check the following after finishing work.
- Parking brake operation (stroke): Refer to PB-4, "
On-Vehicle Ser-
vice" .
- Wheel sensor harness for proper connection: Refer to BRC-32
.
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RSU-12
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000001703742
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000001703743
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum – 2° 01′ (– 2.02°)
Nominal – 1° 31′ (– 1.52°)
Maximum – 1° 01′ (– 1.02°)
Total toe-inDistance (A - B)Minimum 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Nominal 5.0 mm (0.197 in)
Maximum 9.0 mm (0.354 in)
Angle (A - B)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 0° 3′ (0.05°)
Nominal 0° 14′ (0.23°)
Maximum 0° 24 (0.41°)
Applied model 185/65R15
Front (Hf) 686 mm (27.01 in)
Rear (Hr) 684 mm (26.97 in)
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CONTENTS
SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTION ...............................................2
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
2
Precaution for Seat Belt Service ...............................2
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ..................................3
SEAT BELTS .......................................................3
Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt .............3
Removal and Installation of Rear Seat Belt ..............5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................................7
LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER
FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM ...............................
10
Removal and Installation .........................................10
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT .....11
Removal and Installation .........................................11

SB-2
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution 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.Infor-
mation necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• 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 performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
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 har-
ness connectors.
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CAUTION:
• Before removing the front seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect
the both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
• After replacing or reinstalling front seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting front seat belt
pre-tensioner connector, check the system function. Refer to SRS-18, "
SRS Operation Check".
• Do not disassemble buckle or seat belt assembly.
• Do not reuse seat belt anchor bolts after removal. Replace with new ones.
• Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
• Never oil tongue and buckle.
• If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair. Replace the whole seat belt
assembly.
• If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
• When replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.
AFTER A COLLISION
WARNING:
• Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.
• NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-tensioner
should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which the air bags
are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly (including anchor bolts) if:
• The seat belt was in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and
buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).
• The seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide).
• The seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for damage
or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
• Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
• The seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in
which the air bags are deployed.

SB-10
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LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM
LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001703902
NOTE:
The LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children) system is not serviceable.