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2003 Nissan 350Z CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Wiring Diagrams -> Sentra
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Altima, Maxima & Sentra -> Cleaning & Inspection -> External Proportioning Valve -> Frontier & Pathfinder -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Quest -> Replacement -> Testing
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Overhaul
Refer to Figs. through for master cylinder overhaul procedures, noting the following:
- If piston assembly is stuck in cylinder bore, gradually apply air to fluid outlet port.
- Replace stopper cap if claws are damaged. Bend claw inward when installing new stopper.
Cleaning & Inspection
Examine reservoirs for foreign matter and inspect all passages for restrictions. If there is any indication of contamination or evidence of corrosion, service the hydraulic system as needed.
When disassembled, wash all components in denatured alcohol or clean brake flui...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2003-06 Murano, 350Z & 2002-06 Altima -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
- Start and run the engine until it stalls.
- After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
- Turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
Removal & Installation
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent a...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Detach five rear side mounts of exhaust tube and main muffler.
- Lower exhaust tube and main muffler.
- Support them with suitable jack.
- Attach suitable tool to protect driveline.
- Place reference marks on...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> Activation -> ID Registration -> Less Activation Tool -> With Activation Tool
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS
Activation
The activation procedure must be performed after replacing or rotating tire and wheels, replacing tire pressure sensor or BCM.
- With Nissan sensor activation tool J-45295, or equivalent, pushed against the LF sensor, press and hold the activation tool button 5 seconds, Fig.
- With the ignition switch On, as the low tire pressure warning lamp blinks, Fig. , the respective sensor then must be initialized.
- Check that the turn signal lamps blink twice when the transmitter wake-up procedure for all wheels is completed.
- After completing activation all sensors, check that the lo...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine undercover.
- Remove radiator cooling fan.
- Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts and position air conditioning compressor aside and secure with suitable wire.
- Remove mounting bolts and alternator adjusting bar.
- Remove mounting b...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 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 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 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 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS
- Remove bolts from engine cover subassembly, then remove engine cover.
- Remove bolts from coolant reservoir tank, and place reservoir aside.
- Rotate or lift belt tensi...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Nissan 350Z cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Brake Components Diagram for 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Nissan 350Z cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Nissan 350Z cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 2003 Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Nissan 350Z AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Nissan 350Z 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 2003 Nissan 350Z 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 2003 Nissan 350Z 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 2003 Nissan 350Z 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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