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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Nissan -> Arming
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2.0 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 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Electrical Components Inspection -> 240SX -> Actuator Motor Relay -> Altima, Maxima, Sentra & 200SX -> Frontier, Pathfinder & Pickup -> Quest -> Solenoid Valve Relay -> Wheel Sensors
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX 1.6 L4 GAS

Altima, Maxima, Sentra & 200SX

Wheel Sensors

Check resistance between wheel sensor connector terminals, Fig. . Resistance should be 1.0-1.25 K-ohms.

Actuator Motor Relay

Check continuity between motor relay terminals as shown in Figs. through .

Solenoid Valve Relay

Check continuity between solenoid valve relay terminals as shown in Figs. and .

240SX

Refer to Figs. for electrica...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

Nissan/Datsun -> Component Locations -> 1991-99 Sentra & 200SX
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE 1.6 L4 GAS

Refer to...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2.0 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove wheel bearing locknut. Suspend knuckle with mechanics wire to avoid stretching caliper brake hose. Do not pull or twist brake hose. Tie rod does not need to be disconnected from knuckle.
  • Remove clip and separate brake hose from strut.
  • Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut securing lower ball joint to knuckle.
  • Strike knuckle with a soft hammer and pull down control arm to separate lower ball joint from knuckle.
  • Separate driveshaft...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove engine undercover.
  • Remove drive belt from alternator.
  • Disco...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2.0 L4 GAS

When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the AWD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the AWD system exist or if fr...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2.0 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 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX SE 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  • Loosen pivot bolt on alternator.
  • Loosen lock nut on a...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Nissan 200SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Passenger Compartment A/C Components Diagram for 1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2.0 L4 GASPassenger Compartment A/C Components Diagram for 1997 Nissan 200SX SE-R 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • A/C Switch
  • Resistor
  • RECIRC Switch
  • Fan Switch
  • Passenger Side Door Harness Diagram for 1997 Nissan 200SX  1.6 L4 GASPassenger Side Door Harness Diagram for 1997 Nissan 200SX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Hand Power Window Switch
  • Right Hand Door Mirror
  • Connector D-10
  • Connector D-11
  • Connector D-12
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Nissan 200SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Nissan 200SX  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Nissan 200SX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Theft Warning Relay
  • Clutch Interlock Switch
  • Starter Motor
  • 1997 Nissan 200SX  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Nissan 200SX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Seat Belt Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Warning Chime
  • Key Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Nissan 200SX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING
    Vehicle: 1997 Nissan 200SX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Nissan 200SX AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Nissan 200SX 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 1997 Nissan 200SX 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 1997 Nissan 200SX 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 1997 Nissan 200SX 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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