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2. Check for brake fluid leakage by depressing brake pedal under
a force of 785 N (80 kg-f, 177 lb-ft) for approximately 5 seconds
while engine is running.
CAUTION:
If brake fluid leakage occurs around joints, retighten or
replace damaged parts as necessary.
BRAKE LINES AND CABLES
BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464577
• Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID : Drain and RefillINFOID:0000000009464578
CAUTION:
• Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surf aces. Brake fluid may damage paint. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
• Prior to repair, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) connector or negative battery terminal. Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)"
.
• Refill brake system with new brake fluid. Refer to MA-11, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and
Lubricants".
• Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
DRAINING
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuat or and electric unit (control unit) connector or nega-
tive battery terminal. Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)"
.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to bleeder valve.
3. Depress brake pedal, loosen bleeder valve, and gradually remove brake fluid.
REFILLING
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SBR389C
BRA0007D
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1. Make sure no foreign material is in the reservoir, and refill withnew brake fluid.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
2. Refill the brake system as follows: • Depress the brake pedal.
• Loosen bleeder valve.
• Slowly depress brake pedal to 2/3 of the brake pedal full stroke.
• Tighten bleeder valve.
• Release brake pedal.
Repeat this operation at intervals of two or three seconds until
all old brake fluid is discharged. Add new brake flui d to master cylinder reservoir sub tank frequently.
CAUTION:
Do not allow master cylinder reservoir to empt y as this may cause damage to master cylinder
internal components.
3. Bleed the air out of the brake hydraulic system. Refer to BR-14, "Bleeding Brake System"
.
DISC BRAKE
DISC BRAKE : Front Brake PadINFOID:0000000009464579
DISC BRAKE : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464580
PA D W E A R
Check brake pad thickness from an inspection hole on caliper body.
Check using a scale if necessary.
DISC BRAKE : Front Brake RotorINFOID:0000000009464581
DISC BRAKE : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464582
APPEARANCE
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks or damage. Replace if any abnormal conditions exist.
THICKNESS
Check the thickness of the disc rotor using a micrometer. Replace
the disc rotor if the thickness is below the wear limit.
ALFIA0274ZZ
Wear limit thickness : Refer to BR-49, "Front Disc
Brake".
ALFIA0271ZZ
Wear thickness : Refer to BR-49, "Front Disc
Brake".
Thickness variation : Refer to BR-49, "Front Disc
Brake".
SBR020B
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DISC BRAKE : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464584
PA D W E A R
Check pad thickness from an inspection hole on caliper body. Check
using a scale if necessary.
DISC BRAKE : Rear Brake RotorINFOID:0000000009464585
DISC BRAKE : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464586
APPEARANCE
Check surface of disc rotor for uneven wear, cracks or damage. Replace if any abnormal conditions exist.
THICKNESS
Check the thickness of the disc rotor using a micrometer. Replace
the disc rotor if the thickness is below the minimum thickness.
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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STEERING GEAR
• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease leakage.
• Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES
Wear limit thickness : Refer to BR-49, "Rear Disc
Brake".
ALFIA0272ZZ
Minimum thickness : Refer to BR-49, "Rear Disc
Brake".
Thickness variation : Refer to BR-49, "Rear Disc
Brake".
SBR020B
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INFOID:0000000009464588
FLUID LEVEL
Check power steering fluid level at the scale on reservoir tank cap
indicator.
• Check power steering fluid level with engine stopped and the fluid temp between 0 – 30 ° C (32 – 86 ° F).
• Power steering fluid level should be between the hatching area of the indicator on the power steering reservoir tank cap.
CAUTION:
• Do not overfill.
• Do not reuse used power steering fluid.
• Recommended power steering fluid is Genuine NISSAN E-
PSF or equivalent. Refer to MA-11, "FOR USA AND CANADA :
Fluids and Lubricants".
FLUID LEAKAGE
Check the power steering hydraulic system for leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing or det erioration. Repair or replace
as necessary.
1. Start engine and allow engine to idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. Damage to power steering oil pump may
occur.
4. If power steering fluid leakage at connections is noticed, loosen flare nut and retighten.
CAUTION:
Do not over tighten flare nut as damage to O-ring and connection can occur.
5. If power steering fluid leakage from the power steer ing oil pump is noticed, repair connection or replace
power steering oil pump. Refer to ST-15, "Inspection"
.
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of power steering fluid. Power steering fluid indicates a leak from the power steering gear, replace as necessary. Refer to ST-36, "Removal and Installation"
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AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464589
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.
ALGIA0125ZZ
SGIA0506E
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DRIVE SHAFT : InspectionINFOID:0000000009464590
• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage.
CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noi se or vibration occur from drive shaft.
LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH
LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : LubricatingINFOID:0000000009464591
SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRAC TORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS
SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Inspection
INFOID:0000000009464592
CAUTION:
• After any collision, inspect all seat belt assembli es, including retractors and other attached hard-
ware (i.e. anchor bolt, guide ra il set). NISSAN recommends to repl ace all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision, unless not damaged an d properly operating after minor collision.
Also inspect seat belt assemblies no t in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improperly
operating.
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Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal colli-
sion where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.
• If any component of seat belt assembl y is questionable, do not repair.
Replace as seat belt assembly.
• If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
• Do not oil tongue and buckle.
• Use only a Genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.
For details, refer to SB-5, "Inspection"
in the SB section.
• Check anchors for loose mounting.
• Check belts for damage.
• Check retractor for smooth operation.
• Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released.
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PRECAUTION ................ ...............................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution for Work ..................................................2
PREPARATION ............................................3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ......3
Commercial Service Tools .......................................3
WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................4
INSIDE MIRROR ............................................ .....4
Wiring Diagram - With Homelink Universal Trans-
ceiver ................................................................... ......
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Wiring Diagram - Without Homelink Universal
Transceiver ......................................................... ......
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DOOR MIRROR ...................................................8
Wiring Diagram ................................................... ......8
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................13
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG-
NOSES ..............................................................
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Work Flow ............................................................ ....13
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ...........14
Diagnostic Worksheet ..............................................17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............19
INSIDE MIRROR ...............................................19
Exploded View ..................................................... ....19
Removal and Installation .........................................19
DOOR MIRROR ................................................20
Exploded View .........................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
DOOR MIRROR GLASS ...................................22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
DOOR MIRROR REAR FINISHER ...................23
Removal and Installation .........................................23
DOOR MIRROR ACTUATOR ...........................24
Removal and Installation .........................................24
DOOR MIRROR REMOTE CONTROL
SWITCH .............................................................
25
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....25
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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000009951574
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, 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 NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for WorkINFOID:0000000009463520
• When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage or deform it. If a component may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.
• When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar tool, be sure to wrap the component with a shop cloth or vinyl tape to protect it.
• Protect the removed parts with a s hop cloth and prevent them from being dropped.
• Replace a deformed or damaged clip.
• If a part is specified as a non-reusable part, always replace it with a new one.
• Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts securely to the specified torque.
• After installation is complete, be sure to check that each part works properly.
• Follow the steps below to clean components:
- Water soluble dirt:
• Dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe the dirty area.
• Then rub with a soft, dry cloth.
- Oily dirt:
• Dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water with mild detergent (concentration: within 2 to 3%) and wipe the dirty area.
• Then dip a cloth into fresh water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe the detergent off.
• Then rub with a soft, dry cloth.
- Do not use organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline.
- For genuine leather seats, use a genuine leather seat cleaner.
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