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4. Install oil pressure gauge and hose.
5. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
6. Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load. Refer to LU-23, "
Standard and Limit".
If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for oil leaks.
NOTE:
When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.
7. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
b. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to specification. Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "
Recommended Chemical Product
and Sealant".
c. Check engine oil level.
d. After warming up engine, make sure there are no leaks of engine oil with running engine.
8. Install engine under cover. Refer to EI-15, "
Removal and Installation".
Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000005398170
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause ski n cancer. Try to avoid direct skin
contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
1. Warm up the engine, park vehicle on a level surface and check for engine oil leakage from engine compo- nents. Refer to LU-17, "
Inspection".
2. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes. Tool number : ST25051001 (J-25695-1)
: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)
WBIA0571E
Oil pressure switch : 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
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• Oil filter (3)
• : Engine front
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Install drain plug (2) with new washer. Refer to EM-143, "
Com-
ponent".
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug (2 ) and install with new washer.
6. Refill with new engine oil. Refer to MA-14
.
CAUTION:
• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature
and drain time. Use these specifications for reference
only.
• Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.
7. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug (2) and oil fil- ter (3) for engine oil leakage.
8. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-17, "
Inspection".
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OIL FILTER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005398171
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to
EI-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-18, "
Changing Engine Oil".
3. Remove oil filter using Tool (A). • : Front
WARNING:
• Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oilmay be hot.
CAUTION:
• Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine NISSAN Oil Filter or equivalent.
• When removing, prepare a sh op cloth to absorb any
engine oil leakage or spillage.
• Do not spill engine oil on drive belt.
• Completely wipe off any engine oil th at spills on engine and vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil fil-
ter.
3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to LU-18, "
Changing Engine Oil".
5. Install engine under cover. Refer to EI-15, "
Removal and Installation".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-17, "Inspection".
2. Start engine, and make sure there are no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust as necessary. Refer to LU-17, "
Inspection".
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
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Oil filter: : 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
3
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
3
PREPARATION ...................................................5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................6
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ........................... .....7
Explanation of General Maintenance .................. ......7
General Maintenance ................................................7
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................9
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance .................. ......9
Schedule 1 ................................................................9
Schedule 2 ..............................................................11
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS ................................................................
14
Fluids and Lubricants .......................................... ....14
SAE Viscosity Number ............................................14
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ...........................15
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (HR16DE) .................16
DRIVE BELT .......................................................... ....16
DRIVE BELT : Checking .........................................16
DRIVE BELT : Tension Adjustment ........................16
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ....17
ENGINE COOLANT : Inspection .............................17
ENGINE COOLANT : Changing Engine Coolant ....17
FUEL LINES .......................................................... ....19
FUEL LINES : Checking Fuel Line ..........................19
AIR CLEANER FILTER ......................................... ....19
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation
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ENGINE OIL ........................................................... ....20
ENGINE OIL : Inspection .........................................20
ENGINE OIL : Draining ............................................22
ENGINE OIL : Refilling ............................................22
OIL FILTER ............................................................ ....23
OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation ...................23
SPARK PLUG (HR16DE) ...................................... ....23
SPARK PLUG (HR16DE) : Exploded View .............24
SPARK PLUG (HR16DE) : Removal and Installa-
tion ....................................................................... ....
24
EVAP VAPOR LINES ............................................ ....25
EVAP VAPOR LINES : Checking EVAP Vapor
Line ..........................................................................
25
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR18DE) ...............26
DRIVE BELT .......................................................... ....26
DRIVE BELT : Component ......................................26
DRIVE BELT : Checking Drive Belts .......................26
DRIVE BELT : Tension Adjustment .........................26
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ....26
ENGINE COOLANT : Inspection .............................26
ENGINE COOLANT : Changing Engine Coolant ....27
FUEL LINES ........................................................... ....29
FUEL LINES : Checking Fuel Line ..........................29
AIR CLEANER FILTER ......................................... ....29
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Component ......................29
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Changing Air Cleaner
Filter .........................................................................
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ENGINE OIL ........................................................... ....30
ENGINE OIL : Inspection .........................................30
ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil ........................32
OIL FILTER ............................................................ ....33
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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000005394791
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV10115801
(J-38956)
Oil filter wrench Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)
KV991J0010
(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometer Checking concentration of ethylene glycol in
engine coolant
KV991J0070
(J-45695)
Coolant Refill Tool Refilling engine cooling system
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester adapter Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap
and radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
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(J-48891)
Spark plug socket Removing and installing spark plug
S-NT375
WBIA0539E
LMA053
S-NT564
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Explanation of Gene ral MaintenanceINFOID:0000000005394793
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000005394794
General maintenance includes those items which shoul d 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
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them.
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
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the specified pressure.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. WT-28
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary. WT-7
WindshieldClean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.
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Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). WT-7
Transmitter compo-
nents in tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS)Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-9
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel align-
ment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel bal-
ancing may be needed. FSU-7
and
WT-7
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
—
Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the trunk
lid and back hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if nec-
essary. 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 lubrica-
tion frequently. MA-48
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and oth-
er lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlamp
aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. —
Item
Reference page
Warning lamps and
buzzers/chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.
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Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.
—
Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioning. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steering
condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every po-
sition. Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the
locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the latches
lock securely for folding-down rear seat backs. —
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UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel).
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-48
Accelerator pedal
Check 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. —
Clutch pedal Make sure the pedal operates smoothly and check that it has the proper free play. CL-6
BrakesCheck that the brake does not pull the vehicle to one side when applied. —
Brake pedal and
booster Check 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
floor mats away from the pedal. BR-6
and
BR-20
Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and make sure that the vehicle is held
securely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is applied. PB-5
Automatic transaxle
“Park” mechanismCheck that the lock release button on the selector lever operates properly and
smoothly. On a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the se-
lector lever in the “P” position without applying any brakes. —
CVT P (Park) position
mechanism On a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the selector lever
in the “P” position without applying any brakes.
—
Item
Reference page
ItemReference page
Windshield wash-
er fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.
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Engine coolant
level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold. CO-12
(HR)
CO-36
(MR)
A/C condenser,
radiator and hos-
es Check the front of the condenser and radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves,
etc., that may have accumulated. Make sure the radiator hoses have no cracks, de-
formation, deterioration or loose connections.
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Brake and clutch
fluid levels Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the reservoirs.
BR-9
Battery
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines.
Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require frequent
checks of the battery fluid level. —
Engine drive belts Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily. EM-14
(HR)
EM-132
(MR)
Engine oil level Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning
off the engine. MA-20
(HR)
MA-30
(MR)
CVT and Automat-
ic transaxle fluid
level Check the level on the dipstick after putting the selector lever in “P” with the engine
idling.
MA-38
MA-43
Exhaust system
Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the exhaust
seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately locate the trouble
and correct it. MA-37, "EXHAUST SYS-
TEM : Checking Exhaust
System HR16DE", MA-38,
"EXHAUST SYSTEM :
Checking Exhaust System
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Underbody
The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those used
on icy roads or to control dust. It is very important to remove these substances, oth-
erwise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around the exhaust sys-
tem. At the end of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly flushed with plain
water, being careful to clean those areas where mud and dirt can easily accumu-
late. —
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is normal.
If you should notice any leaks or gasoline fumes are evident, check for the cause
and correct it immediately. —
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DRIVE BELT
DRIVE BELT : CheckingINFOID:0000000005714309
• Inspection should be done only when engine is cold or over 30minutes after the engine is stopped.
• Visually check belts for wear, damage, and cracks on inside and edges.
• Turn crankshaft pulley two times clockwise, and make sure tension on all pulleys is equal before doing the test.
• When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the ( ) marked point.
• Measure the belt tension and frequency with acous tic tension gauge at the ( ) marked point.
CAUTION:
• When the tension and frequency are measured, the acoustic tension gauge should be used.
• When checking immediately after installation, first ad just it to the specified value. Then, after turning
crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflection
between pulleys.
DRIVE BELT : Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000005714310
CAUTION:
• When belt is replaced with new one, adjust belt tension to the value for “New belt”, because new belt will not fully seat in the pulley groove.
• When tension of the belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to the value for “After adjusted”.
• When installing a belt, make sure it is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
• Never allow oil or engine coolant to get on the belt.
• Never twist or bend the belt strongly.
1. Loosen the idler pulley lock nut (A) from the tightening position with the specified torque by 45 degrees.
CAUTION:
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4: A/C compressor (with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6: Drive belt
Belt Deflection / Belt Tension and Frequency : Refer to EM-111, "Drive Belts".
PBIC3642E
LocationLocation of adjuster and tightening method
Drive belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4 : A/C compressor
(with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6 : Drive belt
A : Idler pulley lock nut
B : Adjusting bolt
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