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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS

These units cannot be overh...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as ...

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove cotter pin then wheel bearing lock nut using suitable tool.
  • Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor using suitable tool. Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper. Suspend caliper assembly using mechanics wire.
  • Remove nuts and bolts between side flange and driveshaft with suitable tool.
  • Remove driveshaft using suitable tool. When removing driveshaft, do not apply an excessive angle to driveshaft joint. Use care not to excessively slid...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 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 Altima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Traction Control/Slip Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GLE 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 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 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 to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima SE 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 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

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

Emission & Engine Control System Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GASEmission & Engine Control System Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Distributor
  • Throttle Position Switch
  • EGR Valve
  • Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan Relay
  • Theft Warning Horn Relay
  • Theft Warning Lamp Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Theft Warning Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

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

    1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Theft Warning Relay
  • Starter Motor
  • Inhibitor Switch
  • 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Front Fog Lamp Relay
  • Front Fog Lamp RH
  • Front Fog Lamp LH
  • Combination Switch (Lighting Switch)
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING
    Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS

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

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