adding oil NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

Checking Brake Fluid Level
lCheck fluid level in reservoir tank. It should be between Max.
and Min. lines on reservoir tank.
lIf fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
lIf brake warning lamp comes on and fluid level is above
ªMINº mark, check brake fluid level switch and parking brake
switch.
Checking Brake Line
CAUTION:
If leakage occurs around joints, retighten or, if necessary,
replace damaged parts.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration
or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
2. Check for oil leakage by fully depressing brake pedal while
engine is running.
Changing Brake Fluid
CAUTION:
lRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
lAlways keep fluid level higher than minimum line on
reservoir tank.
lNever reuse drained brake fluid.
lBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
1. Clean inside of reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to each air bleeder valve.
3. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing
brake pedal while keeping reservoir level higher than mini-
mum line by adding new brake fluid.
4. Repeat until new brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder
valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, BR-8.
Brake Burnishing Procedure
Burnish the brake contact surfaces according to the following
procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing
pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic con-
ditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road at 50 km/h (31
MPH).
NBR141 MAX.
MIN.
ABR159
SBR419C
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
BR-7

Service Notice
lWhen removing or installing various parts, place a cloth or padding onto the vehicle body to prevent
scratches.
lHandle trim, molding, instruments, grille, etc. carefully during removing or installing. Be careful not to soil
or damage them.
lApply sealing compound where necessary when installing parts.
lWhen applying sealing compound, be careful that the sealing compound does not protrude from parts.
lWhen replacing any metal parts (for example body outer panel, members, etc.), be sure to take rust
prevention measures.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR
BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
The Supplemental Restraint System ªAir Bagº and ªSeat Belt Pre-tensionerº, used along with a seat belt,
helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a frontal collision. The
Supplemental Restraint System consists of air bag modules (located in the center of the steering wheel and
on the instrument panel on the passenger side), seat belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning
lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the
RS sectionof the Service Manual.
If the vehicle is equipped with side air bag as the Supplemental Restraint System, the side air bag used along
with the seat belt helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a side
collision. The side air bag consists of air bag modules (located in the outer side of front seats), satellite
sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (which is one of components of air bags for a frontal collision), wiring harness,
warning lamp (which is one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
WARNING:
lTo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative (which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation) all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
lImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
lDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to do so
in this Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation (either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness) for easy identification.
PRECAUTIONS
BT-2

Body Front End
lWhen removing or installing hood, place a cloth or other padding on the front fender panels and cowl
top. This prevents vehicle body from being scratched.
lBumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
lHood adjustment: Adjust at hinge portion.
lHood lock adjustment: After adjusting, check hood lock control operation. Apply a coat of grease to hood
locks engaging mechanism.
lHood opener: Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly. Doing so increases effort required to unlock hood.
REMOVAL Ð Front bumper assembly
p1Remove clipsC205securing bumper fascia to engine undercover.
p2Remove screws and clipsC205securing left and right sides of front fender protector.
p3Remove screws securing radiator core support to bumper fascia.
p4Remove screws securing left and right front fenders to bumper fascia.
p5Remove clipsCS101securing retainer to bumper fascia.
p6Extract bumper fascia assembly.
p7Remove screws securing fog lamps. Then remove fog lamps.
YBT001
10.8 - 14.6 N´m
(1.1 - 1.5 kg-m,
8.0 - 10.8 ft-lb)
BODY END
BT-5

Body Rear End and Opener
4-DOOR SEDAN
lWhen removing or installing trunk lid, place a cloth or other padding on rear fender panels. This pre-
vents vehicle body from being scratched.
lBumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
lTrunk lid adjustment: Adjust at hinge-trunk lid portion for proper trunk lid fit.
lTrunk lid lock system adjustment: Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock. After adjustment,
check trunk lid lock operation.
WARNING:
lBe careful not to scratch trunk lid stay when installing trunk lid.
A scratched stay may cause gas leakage.
lThe contents of the trunk lid stay are under pressure. Do not take apart puncture, apply heat or
allow fire near it.
lOpener cable: Do not attempt to bend cable using excessive force.
lAfter installation, make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly.
NBT034
5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)
Upper
Spring holder
LowerOpener handle
Opener cable
Lock nut
Fuel filler lid opener & control
Trunk lid striker
.5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
20.6 - 26.5
(2.1 - 2.7,
15 - 20)
: N´m (kg-m, in-lb) Cloth
Actuator
.Trunk lid lock
key cylinder
.Trunk lid lock
.5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65, 45.1 - 56.4)
BODY END
BT-7

1. Warm up engine.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to ªReleasing Fuel Pressureº in EC section.
4. Remove ignition coils.
5. Remove spark plugs.
IClean area around plug with compressed air before removing
the spark plug.
6. Attach a compression tester to No. 1 cylinder.
7. Depress accelerator pedal fully to keep throttle valve wide
open.
8. Crank engine and record highest gauge indication.
9. Repeat the measurement on each cylinder as shown above.
IAlways use a fully-charged battery to obtain specified
engine speed.
Compression pressure: kPa (bar, kg/cm
2, psi)/rpm
Standard
1,324 (13.24, 13.5, 192)/350
Minimum
1,128 (11.28, 11.5, 164)/350
Maximum allowable difference between cylinders
98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)/300
10. If cylinder compression in one or more cylinders is low, pour a
small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark
plug hole and retest compression.
IIf adding oil improves cylinder compression, piston rings
may be worn or damaged. If so, replace piston rings after
checking piston.
IIf pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or seating
improperly. Inspect and repair valve and valve seat. Refer
to SDS, EM-178. If valve or valve seat is damaged
excessively, replace them.
IIf compression in any two adjacent cylinders is low and if add-
ing oil does not improve compression, there is leakage past the
gasket surface. If so, replace cylinder head gasket.
11. Reinstall spark plugs, ignition coils and fuel pump fuse.
12. Perform ªSelf-diagnosis Procedureº referring to EC section.
Erase DTC if any DTC appears.
SEM973E
AEM308 20 mm (0.79 in) dia.
Use compression tester whose end (rubber
portion) is less than 20 mm (0.79 in) dia.
Otherwise, it may be caught by cylinder
head during removal.
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSUREQG
EM-16

Measurement of Compression Pressure
1. Warm up engine.
2. Turn ignition switch off.
3. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to ªReleasing Fuel Pressureº in EC-section.
4. Remove all spark plugs.
5. Disconnect distributor center cable.
6. Attach a compression tester to No. 1 cylinder.
7. Depress accelerator pedal fully to keep throttle valve wide
open.
8. Crank engine and record highest gauge indication.
9. Repeat the measurement for each cylinder.
IAlways use a fully-charged battery to obtain specified
engine revolution.
Compression pressure:
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)/300 rpm
Standard 1,275 (12.75, 13.0, 185)
Minimum 1,079 (10.79, 11.0, 156)
Difference limit between cylinders 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)
10. If cylinder compression in one or more cylinders is low:
A: pour a small amount of engine oil into cylinders through
spark plug holes.
B: retest compression.
IIf adding oil helps compression, piston rings may be worn
or damaged. If so, replace piston rings after checking pis-
ton condition.
IIf pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or seating
badly. Inspect and repair valve and valve seat. (Refer to
SDS). If valve or valve seat is damaged excessively,
replace them.
IIf compression stays low in two cylinders that are next to
each other:
A. The cylinder head gasket may be leaking, or
B. Both cylinders may have valve component damage.
Inspect and repair as necessary.
SEM968C
NEM118 20 mm (0.79 in) dia
Compression tester rubber adaptor
diameter should be less than 20 mm (0.79 in)
to prevent fouling with cylinder head.
COMPRESSION PRESSURESR20DE
Measurement of Compression Pressure
EM-69