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1996 Nissan Sentra CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Evacuating System -> Using Charging Station -> Using Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
Using Vacuum Pump
Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pump down used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system refrigerant must be completely recovered before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> Master Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder, Replace
Do not spill brake fluid on painted areas, it may cause paint damage.
- Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screws.
- Depress brake pedal, open bleeder valves and drain fluid into suitable...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Component Locations -> 1991-99 Sentra & 200SX
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
Refer to...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 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 Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen alternator adjusting bolt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove two alternat...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the 4WD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the 4WD ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater pipe.
- Remove hose from heater pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 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 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 ECCS Component Locations Diagram for 1996 Nissan Sentra E 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 ECCS Components Diagram for 1996 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra E 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra E 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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