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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
HBBHybrid Battery System
HBRHybrid Brake System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-
LINECLClutch
TMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Positioner
KBODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
HDHood
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROL &
DRIVER ASSISTANCECCSCruise Control System
DASDriver Assistance System
DMSDrive Mode System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Edition: May 2010
Publication No. SM1E-1Z62U0

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DescriptionINFOID:0000000006280835
This volume explains “Removal, Disassembly, Inst allation, Inspection and Adjustment” and “Trouble Diag-
noses”.
Te r m sINFOID:0000000006280836
 The captions WARNING and CAUTION warn you of steps that must be followed to prevent personal injury
and/or damage to some part of the vehicle.
WARNING indicates the possibility of personal injury if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION indicates the possibility of component damage if instructions are not followed.
BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS except WARNING and CAUTION give you helpful information.
Standard value: Tolerance at inspection and adjustment.
Limit value: The maximum or minimum limit val ue that should not be exceeded at inspection and adjust-
ment.
UnitsINFOID:0000000006280837
 The UNITS given in this manual are primarily expressed as the SI UNIT (International System of Unit), and
alternatively expressed in the metr ic system and in the yard/pound system.
Also with regard to tightening torque of bolts and nuts, there are descriptions both about range and about the
standard tightening torque.
“Example”
Range
Standard
ContentsINFOID:0000000006280838
 A QUICK REFERENCE INDEX , a black tab (e.g. ) is provided on the first page. You can quickly find the
first page of each section by matching it to the section's black tab.
 THE CONTENTS are listed on the first page of each section.
 THE TITLE is indicated on the upper portion of each page and shows the part or system.
 THE PAGE NUMBER of each section consists of two or three letters which designate the particular section
and a number (e.g. “BR-5”).
 THE SMALL ILLUSTRATIONS show the important steps such as ins pection, use of special tools, knacks of
work and hidden or tricky steps which are not s hown in the previous large illustrations.
Assembly, inspection and adjustment procedures for the complicated units such as the automatic transaxle
or transmission, etc. are presented in a step-by-step format where necessary.
Outer Socket Lock Nut : 59 - 78 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb)
Drive Shaft Installation Bolt
: 44.3 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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SWITCH POSITIONS
Switches are shown in wiring diagrams as if the vehicle is in the “normal” condition.
A vehicle is in the “normal” condition when:
 ignition switch is “OFF”,
 doors, hood and trunk lid/back door are closed,
 pedals are not depressed, and
 parking brake is released.
MULTIPLE SWITCH
The continuity of multiple switch is described in two ways as shown below.
 The switch chart is used in schematic diagrams.
9 Shielded line  The line enclosed by broken line circle shows shield wire.
10 Connectors  This means that a transmission line bypasses two connectors or more.
11 Option abbreviation  This means the vehicle specifications which layouts the circuit between “ ”.
12 Relay  This shows an internal representation of the relay.
13 Optional splice  The open circle shows that the splice is optional depending on vehicle application.
14 Splice  The shaded circle “ ” means the splice.
15 System branch  This shows that the circuit is branched to other systems.
16 Page crossing  This circuit continues to an adjacent page.
17 Component name  This shows the name of a component.
18 Terminal number  This means the terminal number of a connector.
19 Ground (GND)  This shows the ground connection.
20 Explation of option
description  This shows a explanation of the option abbreviation used on the same page.
Number Item Description
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ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation ListINFOID:0000000006280882
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
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ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air conditioner
A/C Air conditioning
A/F sensor Air fuel ratio sensor A/T Automatic transaxle/transmission
ABS Anti-lock braking system
ACCS Advance climate control system ACL Air cleaner
AP Accelerator pedal
APP Accelerator pedal position ATF Automatic transmission fluid AV Audio visual
AWD All wheel drive
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION BARO Barometric pressureBCM Body control module
BLSD Brake limited slip differential BPP Brake pedal positionBSI Blind spot intervention
BSW Blind spot warning
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION CKP Crankshaft positionCL Closed loop
CMP Camshaft position CPP Clutch pedal positionCTP Closed throttle position
CVT Continuously Variable transaxle/transmission
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION D
1Drive range first gear
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2Drive range second gear
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3Drive range third gear
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4Drive range fourth gear
DCA Distance control assist DFI Direct fuel injection system
DLC Data link connector
DTC Diagnostic trouble code
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ABBREVIATIONS
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ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTIONI/M Inspection and maintenanceIA Intake air
IAC Idle air control IAT Intake air temperature
IBA Intelligent brake assist IC Ignition control
ICC Intelligent cruise control
ICM Ignition control module
IPDM E/R Intelligent power distribution module engine room ISC Idle speed controlISS Input shaft speed
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION KS Knock sensor
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION LCD Liquid crystal display
LCU Local control unitLDP Lane departure prevention
LDW Lane departure warning LED Light emitting diode LH Left-hand
LIN Local interconnect network
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION M/T Manual transaxle/transmission
MAF Mass airflow
MAP Manifold absolute pressure MI Malfunction indicator
MIL Malfunction indicator lamp
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION NOX Nitrogen oxides
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION O2 Oxygen
O2S Oxygen sensor
OBD On board diagnostic OC Oxidation catalytic converter
OD OverdriveOL Open loop
OSS Output shaft speed
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ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION P/S Power steering
PBR Potentio balance resistor
PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
PNP Park/Neutral position PSP Power steering pressurePTC Positive temperature coefficient
PTO Power takeoff
PWM Pulse width modulation
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION RAM Random access memoryRAS Rear active steer RH Right-hand
ROM Read only memory RPM Engine speed RR Rear
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION SAE Society of Automoti ve Engineers, Inc.
SCK Serial clock
SDS Service Data and Specifications SRT System readiness testSST Special Service Tools
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION TC Turbocharger
TCM Transmission control module TCS Traction control system TP Throttle position
TPMS Tire pressure monitoring system TSS Turbine shaft speed
TWC Three way catalytic converter
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION VDC Vehicle dynamics control systemVIN Vehicle identification number
VSS Vehicle speed sensor
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION WOT Wide open throttle
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION 1
11st range first gear
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RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS
Recommended Chemical Products and SealantsINFOID:0000000006280850
Refer to the following chart for help in selecting the appropriate chemical product or sealant.
Product Description Purpose Nissan North America
Part No. (USA) Nissan Canada Part
No. (Canada) Aftermarket Cross-
reference Part Nos.
1 Rear View Mirror Adhe-
sive Used to permanently re-
mount rear view mirrors to
windows.
999MP-AM000P 99998-50505 Permatex 81844
2 Anaerobic Liquid Gas-
ket For metal-to-metal flange
sealing.
Can fill a 0.38 mm (0.015
inch) gap and provide in-
stant sealing for most pow-
ertrain applications.
999MP-AM001P 99998-50503
Permatex 51813 and
51817
3 High Performance
Thread Sealant Provides instant sealing on
any threaded straight or
parallel threaded fitting.
(Thread sealant only, no
locking ability.)
 Do not use on plastic.
999MP-AM002P 999MP-AM002P Permatex 56521
4 Silicone RTV Gasket Maker
999MP-AM003P
(Ultra Grey)99998-50506
(Ultra Grey)Permatex Ultra Grey
82194;
Three Bond
1207,1215, 1216,
1217F, 1217G and
1217H
Nissan RTV Part No.
999MP-A7007
Gasket Maker for Maxima/
Quest 5-speed automatic
transmission
(RE5F22A) ––
Three Bond 1281B
or exact equivalent in
its quality
5 High Temperature,
High Strength Thread
Locking Sealant (Red)
Threadlocker 999MP-AM004P 999MP-AM004P Permatex 27200;
Three Bond 1360,
1360N, 1305 N&P,
1307N, 1335,
1335B, 1363B,
1377C, 1386B, D&E
and 1388
Loctite 648
6 Medium Strength
Thread Locking Seal-
ant (Blue) Threadlocker (service tool
removable)
999MP-AM005P 999MP-AM005P Permatex 24200,
24206, 24240,
24283 and 09178;
Three Bond 1322,
1322N, 1324 D&N,
1333D, 1361C,
1364D, 1370C and
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PRECAUTIONS
 Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tireblocks to the wheels to prevent t he vehicle from moving. After jack-
ing up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety stands at
the points designated for proper lifting before working on the vehi-
cle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
 When removing a heavy component such as the engine or tran- saxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop
them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially
the brake tubes and master cylinder.
 Before starting repairs which do not require battery power: Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
 If the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of
radio and each control unit is erased.
 To prevent serious burns: Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
 Dispose of drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning parts in an appropriate manner.
 Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
 Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent prior to inspection or assembly.
 Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers,
cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new ones.
 Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.
 Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.
 Do not touch the terminals of electrical com ponents which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
 After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, atta ch a tag to indicate the proper connection.
 Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
 Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
 Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recommended special tools where specified for safe and efficient service repairs.
 When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems, check all affected lines for leakage.
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TOW TRUCK TOWING
TOW TRUCK TOWING
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CAUTION:
 All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation must be obeyed.
 It is necessary to use proper towi ng equipment to avoid possible damage to the vehicle during tow-
ing operation. To wing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at dealer.
 Always attach safety chains before towing.
 When towing, check that the transmission, steering syst em and powertrain are in good order. If any
unit is damaged, dollies must be used.
 Never tow automatic transmission model from the rear (that is backward) with four wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious and exp ensive damage to the transmission.
4WD MODELS
NISSAN recommends that a dolly be used as illustrated when towing 4WD models.
CAUTION:
Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive
damage to the powertrain.
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FREEING TRAPPED VEHICLE
WARNING:
 Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
 Never allow anyone to stand near the towing line during the pulling operation.
 Never spin your tires at high sp eed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury.
Parts of your vehicle could also overheat and be damaged.
CAUTION:
 Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the vehicle recovery hooks or main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
 Never use the vehicle tie downs to free a vehicle st uck in sand, snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehi-
cle using the vehicle tie downs or recovery hooks.
 Always pull the cable straight out from the front of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
BASIC INSPECTION
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
Work FlowINFOID:0000000006280851
WORK FLOW
Control Units and Electrical PartsINFOID:0000000006280852
PRECAUTIONS
 Never reverse polarity of battery terminals.
 Install only parts specified for a vehicle.
 Before replacing the control unit, check the i nput and output and functions of the component parts.
 Do not apply excessive force when disconnecting a connector.
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STEP DESCRIPTION
STEP 1 Get detailed information about the conditions and the environment when the incident occurred.
The following are key pieces of information required to make a good analysis:
WHAT
Vehicle Model, Engine, Transmission/Transaxle and the System (i.e. Radio).
WHEN Date, Time of Day, Weather Conditions, Frequency.
WHERE Road Conditions, Altitude and Traffic Situation.
HOW System Symptoms, Operating Conditions
(Other Components Interaction).
Service History and if any After Market Accessories have been installed.
STEP 2 Operate the system, road test if necessary.
Verify the parameter of the incident.
If the problem cannot be duplicated, refer to “Incident Simulation Tests”.
STEP 3 Get the proper diagnosis materials together including:
 Power Supply Routing
 System Operation Descriptions
 Applicable Service Manual Sections
 Check for any Service Bulletins
Identify where to begin diagnosis based upon your knowledge of the system operation and the customer comments.
STEP 4 Inspect the system for mechanical binding, loose connectors or wiring damage.
Determine which circuits and components are involved and diagnose using the Power Supply Routing and Harness Lay-
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STEP 5 Repair or replace the incident circuit or component.
STEP 6 Operate the system in all modes. Verify the system works properly under all conditions. check you have not inadvertently
created a new incident during your diagnosis or repair steps.
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