Page 3201 of 3787

MA-30
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR18DE)
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Changing Air Cleaner Filter
INFOID:0000000005931157
REMOVAL
1. Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into the inside (B).
2. Pull up the air cleaner cover (1) and remove it (C).
3. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from the air cleaner case.
4. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) from the holder (2).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
It is necessary to replace the air cleaner filter at the recommended intervals, more often under dusty driving
conditions. Refer to MA-9, "
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the air cleaner cover (1) in the direction shown.
• Air cleaner filter (2)
• Holder (3)
ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL : InspectionINFOID:0000000005931158
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Park vehicle on a level surface, wait 10 minutes and check the engine oil level.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
10. Clip 11. Resonator 12. Grommet
13. Air cleaner case A. To electric throttle control actuator B. To rocker cover
PBIC3557J
PBIC3558J
PBIC3559J
Revision: May 2010 2011 Versa
Page 3202 of 3787

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR18DE)MA-31
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
C
DE
F
G H
I
J
K
M A
B
MA
N
O P
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within the range (A) as shown.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
• Check engine oil for white milky appearance or excessive contamination.
• If engine oil becomes white, it is highly probable t hat it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair or
replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:
• Oil pan (upper and lower)
• Oil pan drain plug
• Oil pressure switch
• Oil filter
• Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
• Front cover
• Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
• Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
• Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
• Oil filter (for intake valve timing control)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yoursel f, as engine oil may be hot.
• For engine oil pressure check the transaxle should be in “ Park position” (A/T models) and (CVT
models) or “Neutral position” (M/T mode ls), and apply the parking brake securely.
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Remove engine under cover. Refer to EI-15, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch (1), and remove oil pressure switch (1) from the cylinder block using suit-
able tool.
• Oil pan (lower) (2)
• : Front
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
WBIA0776E
PBIC3310E
Revision: May 2010 2011 Versa
Page 3203 of 3787

MA-32
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR18DE)
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".
ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000005931159
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 MA-30, "
ENGINE OIL : 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)
Revision: May 2010 2011 Versa
Page 3204 of 3787

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR18DE)MA-33
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
C
DE
F
G H
I
J
K
M A
B
MA
N
O P
3. Loosen oil filler cap (1) and then remove drain plug (2). • Oil filter (3)
• : Engine front
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Install drain plug (2) with new washer. Refer to EM-144, "
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 MA-30, "
ENGINE OIL :
Inspection".
OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005931160
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to EI-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to MA-32, "
ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil".
3. Remove oil filter using Tool (A). • : Front
WARNING:
• Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil
may be hot.
CAUTION:
• Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine
NISSAN Oil Filter or equivalent.
• When removing, prepare a s hop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leakage or spillage.
• Do not spill engine oil on drive belt.
• Completely wipe off any engine oil that 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.
PBIC3915E
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
PBIC3818E
SMA010
Revision: May 2010 2011 Versa
Page 3206 of 3787
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR18DE)MA-35
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
C
DE
F
G H
I
J
K
M A
B
MA
N
O P
SPARK PLUG : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005931162
REMOVAL
1. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-137.
2. Remove ignition coil. CAUTION:
• Handle ignition coil car efully and avoid impacts.
• Never disassemble.
3. Remove spark plug using suitable tool. CAUTION:
Never drop or shock it.
4. Remove rocker cover. • Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
• Engine front
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Never drop or shock spark plug.
• Checking and adjusting spar k plug gap is not required
between change intervals.
• If spark plug tip is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.
7. O-ring8. Gasket
A. To air duct B. Refer to MA-35
.C. To intake manifold
PBIC3871E
PBIC3151J
SMA806CA
Cleaner air pressure
: Less than 588 kPa (5.88 bar, 6 kg/cm2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time : Less than 20 seconds
Revision: May 2010 2011 Versa
Page 3211 of 3787

MA-40
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
• RS6F94R transaxle models
CAUTION:
Hold the lock pin in to prevent the bleeding connector from
separating when fluid pressure is applied.
5. Slide the clutch tube (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown to the dimension (A). (For RS5F91R transaxle models)
2: bleeding connector
6. Slide bleeding connector (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown to the dimension (A). (For RS6F94R transaxle models)
2: clutch housing
7. Depress the clutch pedal soon and hold it, and then bleed air from the piping. wait for 5 seconds.
CAUTION:
Hold the clutch pedal down to prevent air from getting back
into the clutch system.
8. Return the clutch tube and lock pin to their original positions.
9. Release clutch pedal and wait for 5 seconds.
10. Repeat steps 3 to 8 until no bubbles are observed in the clutch fluid.
M/T OIL
M/T OIL : Draining (RS5F91R)INFOID:0000000005931170
1. Start engine and let it run to warm up transaxle.
2. Stop engine. Remove drain plug (1) and drain oil.
3. Set a new gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to transaxle and tighten drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to MT-18, "
Dis-
assembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
JPDIB0041ZZ
Dimension (A) : 5 mm (0.20 in)
JPDIB0147ZZ
Dimension (A) : 10 mm (0.39 in)
JPDIB0042ZZ
PCIB1504E
Revision: May 2010 2011 Versa
Page 3212 of 3787

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-41
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
C
DE
F
G H
I
J
K
M A
B
MA
N
O P
M/T OIL : Refilling (RS5F91R)INFOID:0000000005931171
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new oil until oil level reaches the specified limit near filler plug hole as shown.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level.
3. Set a new gasket on filler plug (1), then install it to transaxle and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to MT-18, "
Disassembly
and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
M/T OIL : Inspection (RS5F91R)INFOID:0000000005931172
LEAKAGE
Make sure that oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.
LEVEL
1. Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level at filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.
2. Set a new gasket on filler plug (1) and install it to the transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
3. Tighten filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to MT-18, "
Dis-
assembly and Assembly".
M/T OIL : Changing M/T Oil (RS6F94R)INFOID:0000000005931173
DRAINING
1. Start engine and let it run to warm up transaxle.
2. Stop engine. Remove drain plug (1) and drain oil.
3. Install a new gasket onto drain plug (1) and install it into tran-
saxle. Tighten drain plug to specification. Refer to MT-62, "
Dis-
assembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
Oil grade and capacity : Refer to MA-14, "Fluids and
Lubricants".
SCIA7119E
SCIA7119E
SCIA7622E
Revision: May 2010 2011 Versa
Page 3213 of 3787

MA-42
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new oil until oil level reaches thespecified limit at filler plug hole as shown.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Install a new gasket on filler plug (1), then install it into transaxle. Tighten filler plug to specifica-
tion. Refer to MT-62, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
M/T OIL : Checking M/T Oil (RS6FF94R)INFOID:0000000005931174
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
1. Make sure that oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.
2. Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level at filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine wh ile checking oil level.
3. Install a new gasket onto filler plug (1) and install it into tran-
saxle. Tighten filler plug to specification. Refer to MT-62, "
Disas-
sembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
A/T FLUID
A/T FLUID : Checking A/T FluidINFOID:0000000005931175
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid tem- peratures of 30 ° to 50 °C (86° to 122° F) using the “COLD” range
on A/T fluid level gauge.
• A : Front side
• B : Reverse side
• C : Add
• D : OK
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move shift selector through each gear position. Leave shift selector in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free cloth. CAUTION:
When wiping the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free
cloth.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far as it will go.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using the stopper attached.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add A/T fluid to the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:Oil grade and capacity
: Refer to MA-14, "
Fluids and Lubricants"
SCIA7623E
SCIA7623E
AWDIA0660GB
SMA051D
Revision: May 2010 2011 Versa