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1996 Nissan Altima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Nissan -> Arming
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle.
- Connect air bag module electrical connector.
- Connect battery positive cable, then the ground cable.
- From a safe location at the sides of or below the air bag modules, turn ignition On and observe SRS ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1993 300ZX -> 1993-94 240SX -> 1993-94 MAXIMA -> 1993-95 ALTIMA -> 1993-95 PATHFINDER -> 1993-95 QUEST -> 1994-96 300ZX -> 1995-96 240SX -> 1995-96 MAXIMA -> 1996 ATLIMA -> 1996 PATHFINDER -> 1996 QUEST -> 200SX & 1995-96 SENTRA -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Diagnosis -> NX 1600, NX 2000 & 1993-94 SENTRA -> PICKUP -> Wiring Circuits
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
When a problem occurs in the ABS system, a warning light will flash on the instrument panel. To activate ABS self-diagnosis, ground the self diagnosis (check) terminal located on the data link connector. Refer to Figs. through for self-diagnostic procedures. The location of the malfunction is indicated by the number ABS warning light flashes. Refer to Figs. through for warning lamp flash codes.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Diagnosis
When performing system diagnosis, refer to wiring circuits and diagnosis procedure charts.
Wiring Circuits
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Component Locations -> 1993-01 Altima
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS
Refer to Fig...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheels and tires.
- Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
- Brake caliper need not be disconnected. Do not twist or stretch brake hose when moving components.
- Remove cotter pin and nut securing lower ball joint to knuckle.
- Strike knuckle with a hammer and pull down transverse link to separate lower ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove tie-rod ball joint.
- Separate drive shaft from knuckle by slightly 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 dri...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect starter wiring from sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Traction Control/Slip Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS
Drive wheel slippage is detected by the four wheel rotating signal. When wheel slip becomes excessive, the Traction Control System (TCS) operates causing the SLIP indicator lamp to illuminate. When the TCS off switch is used to cancel TCS function, the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse pr...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Harness Diagram for 1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Passenger Compartment Engine Harness Diagram for 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Nissan Altima 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 1996 Nissan Altima 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 1996 Nissan Altima 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 1996 Nissan Altima 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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