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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Nissan -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra Classic 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Turn ignition Off.
  • Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then the positive cable.
  • On 1990-96 models wait a minimum of 10 minutes for air bag system to discharge. The system will retain power for approximately 10 minutes after disconnecting the battery cables. It is possible for the air bag to deploy during...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

NISSAN, DRUM BRAKES -> PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT -> 240SX -> AXXESS -> MAXIMA -> NX COUPE, PULSAR, SENTRA, STANZA & 1990-92 300ZX -> PATHFINDER & PICKUP -> VAN
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS

AXXESS

  • Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44 lbs. and ensure lever travels 10-11 notches on models less 4WD or 12-13 notches on models w/4WD.
  • On 4WD models, rotate adjuster, Fig. , until proper stroke is obtained, then tighten locknut.
  • On models less 4WD, remove parking brake cover and adjuster cap, then adjust control lever by turning adjusting nut until proper stroke is obtained.

MAXIMA

  • Pull parking brake lever with a force of 44 lbs. and ensure lever travels 9-11.
  • Rotate adjuster, Fig. until proper stroke is obtained, then tighten locknut.

NX COUPE, PULSAR, SENTRA, S...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove wheel bearing lock nut. Tie rod does not need to be disconnected from steering knuckle. Suspend steering knuckle with wire so as not to stretch brake hose. Do not pull or twist brake hose.
  • Remove clip and separate brake hose from strut.
  • Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
  • Separate drive shaft from steering knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller. When removing drive shaft, cover boots with shop towel to prevent damage to them.
  • Remove right drive shaf...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Remove engine undercover.
  • Remove drive belt from alternator.
  • Disconnect harness co...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is excessive. When...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.0 L4 GAS

When performing ra...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Loosen lock nut on alternator.
  • Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator.
  • Remove alternator and air conditioning compressor drive belt.
  • Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
  • Loosen adjusting bo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Side  Harness Diagram for 1991 Nissan Sentra Classic 1.6 L4 GASBody Side Harness Diagram for 1991 Nissan Sentra Classic 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ground B-26
  • A/C Component Location (Engine Compartment) Diagram for 1991 Nissan Sentra  2.0 L4 GASA/C Component Location (Engine Compartment) Diagram for 1991 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Thermal Protector
  • A/C Relay
  • Radiator Fan Relay No.3
  • Radiator Fan Relay No. 2
  • Radiator Fan Relay No. 1
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 Nissan Sentra  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Front Fog Lamp Switch
  • Lighting Switch
  • RH Front Fog lamp
  • LH Front Fog Lamp
  • 1991 Nissan Sentra  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Relay
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Radiator Fan
  • Ignition System
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING
    Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1991 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1991 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1991 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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