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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+

Nissan -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing, Altima -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Refer to Fig. for self-diagnostic procedures, noting the following:

  • Enter self diagnosis mode by turning ignition switch On and holding A/C Off button for at least 5 seconds. The Off button must be pressed within 5 seconds of starting the engine.
  • If during any test, two or more malfunctions are indicated, the code No. respectively blinks two times.
  • During step 2 tests, if a (-) appears before...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DISC BRAKES -> CALIPER SERVICE -> AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB -> Except AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Altima SE 2.4 L4 GAS

Front
Replacement
  • Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheel.
  • Disconnect brake hose from brake tube.
  • Remove caliper assembly from spindle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Overhaul
  • Remove pin bolts and separate cylinder body from torque member, Figs. through .
  • Remove pad retainers, shims and brake pads.
  • Feed compressed air gradually into caliper port and force out piston(s) with dust seals.
  • Remove piston seals, sub pins, main pins and dust seals, Fig. through .
  • Reverse procedure to assemble.
Rear
Replacement
Except AD14VB, OPZ11V & OPZ11VB
  • Disconnect parking brake cable a...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Altima S 2.5 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as ...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Altima S 3.5 V6 GAS

Front

Before removing front axle assembly, remove wheel sensor from assembly. Move it away from front axle assembly area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to sensor wires and wheel sensor becoming inoperative.

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • On models equipped with ABS, remove ABS wheel sensor. Note before removing front axle assembly, remove ABS wheel sensor from assembly, then position it aside. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to sensor or s...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima S 2.5 L4 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) is controlled by the Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM receives its tire pressure signal from the tire pressure receiver. The tire pressure receiver receives its t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground terminal.
  • Remove engine side undercover.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut.
  • Remove air intake duct.
  • Disconnect alternator harness connectors.
  • Remove alternator ground harness bolt.
  • Remove alternator bolts.
  • Rem...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2002-04 Altima
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Remove the two glove compartment striker retaining screws, Fig. .
  • Remove the two glove compartment retaining screws, then disengage the retaining clips.
  • Lift the glove compartment from the instrument panel, then disconnect the glove compartment lamp.
  • Remove the four glove compartment housing retaining sc...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Nissan -> Traction Control/Slip Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1994 Nissan Altima XE 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 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Altima S 3.5 V6 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 thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Remove nuts from righthand engine cover, then remove cover.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt. Do not rotate belt tensioner counterclo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

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

Door Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GASDoor Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Rear Door Speaker
  • Right Rear Power Window Switch
  • Right Rear Door Lock Actuator
  • Right Rear Power Window Motor
  • D301
  • Engine Compartment Engine Harness Diagram for 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GASEngine Compartment Engine Harness Diagram for 1996 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector E-11
  • Connector E-15
  • Connector E-18
  • Connector E-20
  • Connector E-36
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

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

    2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • Condenser
  • Engine Control Module
  • Rear Window Defogger
  • 1995 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1995 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Room Lamp Switch
  • Trunk Room Lamp
  • Front Door Switch- Left Hand
  • Front Door Switch- Right Hand
  • Personal Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SPEEDOMETER - INOPERATIVE/OTHER GAUGES OK - WIRING
    Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
  • Document: STRUT REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Altima XE 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

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