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Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in designated positions.
CANADA
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in designated positions. Engine QR25DE VQ35DE
Tire size 215/60R16 215/55R17 235/45R18
Front (Hf) 708 (27.87) 711 (27.99) 714 (28.11)
Rear (Hr) 706 (27.80) 709 (27.91) 711 (27.99)
LEIA0085E
Engine QR25DE VQ35DE
Tire size 215/60R16 215/55R17 235/45R18
Front (Hf) 707 (27.83) 710 (27.95) 715 (28.15)
Rear (Hr) 706 (27.80) 710 (27.95) 712 (28.03)
LEIA0085E
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANU AL ......................3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................... .....3
Description .......................................................... ......3
Terms ........................................................................3
Units ..........................................................................3
Contents ....................................................................3
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions .......4
Components ..............................................................4
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES .....6
Description ................................................................6
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis ......6
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Pro-
cedures ............................................................... ......
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HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS ................9
Connector symbols ............................................. ......9
Sample/wiring diagram -example- ...........................10
Description ..............................................................11
ABBREVIATIONS .......................................... ....13
Abbreviation List .................................................. ....13
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ............................................................ ....
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Description .......................................................... ....18
Tightening Torque Table (New Standard Includ-
ed) ....................................................................... ....
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RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ............................................ ....
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Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ....21
VEHICLE INFORMATION ............................22
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ................. ....22
Model Variation ................................................... ....22
Identification Number ..............................................23
Identification Plate ...................................................24
Engine Serial Number .............................................24
CVT Number ...........................................................25
Dimensions .......................................................... ....25
Wheels & Tires ........................................................25
PRECAUTION ..............................................26
PRECAUTIONS .................................................26
Description ........................................................... ....26
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
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Precautions For Xenon Headlamp Service .............26
Procedures without Cowl Top Cover .......................27
Cautions in Removing Battery Terminal and AV
Control Unit .......................................................... ....
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General Precautions ................................................27
Three Way Catalyst .................................................29
Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommend-
ed) QR25DE ........................................................ ....
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Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommend-
ed) VQ35DE ........................................................ ....
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Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System ................................................................. ....
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Hoses ......................................................................29
Engine Oils ..............................................................30
Air Conditioning .......................................................31
LIFTING POINT .................................................32
Special Service Tool ................................................32
Pantograph Jack ......................................................32
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ................................33
2-Pole Lift ................................................................34
Board-on Lift ............................................................35
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................36
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................36
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ...........36
WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................38
CONSULT CHECKING SYSTEM .....................38
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ....38
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ABBREVIATIONS
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ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION E/T Exhaust temperature
EBD Electric brake force distribution EC Engine control
ECL Engine coolant level
ECM Engine control module ECT Engine coolant temperature
ECV Electrical control valve
EEPROM Electrically erasable pr ogrammable read only memory
EFT Engine fuel temperature
EGR Exhaust gas recirculation
EGRT Exhaust gas recirculation temperature EGT Exhaust gas temperature
EOP Engine oil pressure EP Exhaust pressure
EPR Exhaust pressure regulator EPS Electronically cont rolled power steering
ESP Electronic stability program system
EVAP canister Evaporative emission canister EVSE Electric vehicle supply equipmentEXC Exhaust control
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION FC Fan control
FCW Forward collision warning FIC Fuel injector controlFP Fuel pump
FR Front
FRP Fuel rail pressure
FRT Fuel rail temperatureFTP Fuel tank pressure FTT Fuel tank temperature
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION GND GroundGPS Global positioning systemGST Generic scan tool
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION HBMC Hydraulic body-motion control systemHDD Hard disk drive
HO2S Heated oxygen sensor HOC Heated oxidation catalyst
HPCM Hybrid power train control module
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ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION I/M Inspection and maintenanceIA Intake air
IAC Idle air control IAT Intake air temperature
IBA Intelligent brake assist IC Ignition control
ICC Intelligent cruise control
ICM Ignition control module
IPDM E/R Intelligent power distribution module engine room ISC Idle speed controlISS Input shaft speed ITS Information technology suite
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION KS Knock sensor
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION LBC Li-ion battery controller
LCD Liquid crystal display
LCU Local control unit LDP Lane departure prevention
LDW Lane departure warning LED Light emitting diode LH Left-hand
LIN Local interconnect network
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION M/T Manual transaxle/transmission
MAF Mass airflow
MAP Manifold absolute pressure
MDU Multi display unit MI Malfunction indicator
MIL Malfunction indicator lamp
MOD Moving object detection
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION NOX Nitrogen oxides
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION O2 Oxygen
O2S Oxygen sensor
OBD On board diagnostic OC Oxidation catalytic converter
OD Overdrive
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ABBREVIATIONS
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OL Open loop
OSS Output shaft speed
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION P/S Power steering
PBR Potentio balance resistor
PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
PNP Park/Neutral position PSP Power steering pressurePTC Positive temperature coefficient
PTO Power takeoff
PWM Pulse width modulation
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION RAM Random access memoryRAS Rear active steer RH Right-hand
ROM Read only memory RPM Engine speed RR Rear
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
SCK Serial clock
SDS Service Data and Specifications SRT System readiness testSST Special Service Tools
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION TC Turbocharger
TCM Transmission control module TCS Traction control system
TCU Telematics communication unit TP Throttle position
TPMS Tire pressure monitoring system TSS Turbine shaft speed
TWC Three way catalytic converter
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION USS Uphill start support
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION VCM Vehicle control moduleVDC Vehicle dynamics control system
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
VEHICLE INFORMATION
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Model VariationINFOID:0000000009462984
Prefix and suffix designations:
Engine Grade TransmissionDestination
50-State California Canada
QR25DE 2.5 CVT BDBALPZ-EUA BDBALPZ-EVA BDBALPZ-ENA
2.5 S CVT BDBALRZ-EUA BDBALRZ-EVA BDBALRZ-ENA
2.5 SV CVT BDBALUZ-EUA BDBALUZ-EVA BDBALUZ-ENA
CVT BDBALTZ-EUA BDBALTZ-EVA —
2.5 SL CVT BDBALXZ-EUA BDBALXZ-EVA BDBALVZ-ENA
VQ35DE 3.5 S CVT BLJALRW-EUA — —
3.5 SV CVT BLJALTW-EUA — BLJALRW-ENA 3.5 SL CVT BLJALVW-EUA — BLJALVW-ENA
Position Character Qualifier Definition 1 B Body type B: Sedan
2 DB Engine DB: QR25DE
3LJ: VQ35DE
4AAxle A: 2WD
5LDrive L: LH
6PGrade P: 2.5 (USA and CAN)
R: S (USA), 3.5 SV (CAN)
T: 2.5 SV [with convenience package (USA)], 3.5 SV (USA)
U: 2.5 SV [USA (without convenience package) and CAN]
V: 3.5 SL (USA and CAN)
X: 2.5 SL (USA)
7 W Transmission W: CVT (VQ35DE)
Z: CVT (QR25DE)
8 L33 Model L33: Altima
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12 U Zone N: Canada
U: 50-State
V: California
13 A Equipment A: Standard
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Identification NumberINFOID:0000000009462985
Vehicle Identification Number Arrangement
1. Air Conditioner specification label 2. Vehicle identification number chas- sis number (under carpet on cross
member) 3. Emission control information label
4. Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate 5. Tire and loading information label 6. F.M.V.S.S. / C.M.V.S.S. certification
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Position Character Qualifier Definition
1 1N4 Manufacturer 1N4: USA produced passenger vehicle
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4 A Engine type A: QR25DE
B: VQ35DE
5 L3 Model code L3: L33 (Altima)
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7 A Body type A: 4 door sedan
8 P Restraint system P: (Driver and Passenger) 3-Point Manual Belts, Frontal Air Bags, Side Air Bags and Cur-
tain Side Air Bags, (2nd Row Outboard) 3-Point Manual Belts and Curtain Side Air Bags,
(2nd Row Center) 3-Point Manual Belt.
9 * Check digit (0 to 9 or X) The code for the check digit is determined by a mathematical computation.
10 E Model year E: 2014
11 N Manufacturing
plant N: Canton,
Mississippi
C: Smyrna, Tennessee
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Identification Plate
INFOID:0000000009462986
Engine Serial NumberINFOID:0000000009462987
QR25DE
12 XXXXXX Vehicle serial
number Chassis number
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Position Character Qualifier Definition
ALAIA0012GB
LAIA0024E
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