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1997 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 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Booster Output Rod -> Brake Pedal
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS
Brake Booster Output Rod
Refer to "Output Rod Adjust" in " Power Brake Units."
Brake Pedal
- Adjust brake pedal free height dimension "H" in Fig. , to specifications Fig. , using brake booster input rod Fig. . Ensure tip of input rod stays inside clevis pin.
- With motor running, measure brake pedal depressed height dimension "D" in Fig. , is within specifications Fig. . If not within specifications check for leak in brake system, air in syst...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Armada, Murano, Titan & 350Z, 2006-02 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
- On 1990-96 300ZX, disconnect the fuel pump relay, located behind the lefthand side kick panel.
- On all models, start and run the engine until it stalls.
- After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
- On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
- On 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then connect the fuel pump relay.
Removal &...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 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 Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts for righthand engine front undercover then remove undercover.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt. Do not turn belt tensioner counterclockwise. If this step is not followed replacement of belt tensioner and new pulley is required.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove A/C compressor harness connector.
- Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts.
- Slide A/C compressor forward a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp -> 1995-2006 Sentra
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains lit or lights during vehicle operation, a problem in the anti-lock brake/traction control system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, place the ignition switch in the off position, then restart the engine. If the lamp remains lit, the system must be serviced. The basic brake system will remain functional. After servicing the system, proceed as follows:
- On 1995-99 models, locate the DLC located behind instrument panel fuse panel cover.
- On 2000-06 models, locate t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 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 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 Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 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 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Door Wiring Harness Connector Locations (Rear Left Hand Side) Diagram for 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Control & Alternator Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 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: 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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