service schedule NISSAN ALMERA 2001 User Guide

36 ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC No. might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM and TCM (Transmission control module).
Refer to ªHow to Erase Emission-Related Diagnostic Informationº, EC-70 and AT-52, ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº.
©INSPECTION END
Basic Inspection/HatchbackNJEC1785MODELS WITH THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHNJEC1785S01Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
On vehicle equipped with daytime light systems, set lighting
switch to the 1st position to light only small lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear window defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem, or a current need for scheduled
maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches and cuts
+Air cleaner clogging
+Hoses and ducts for leaks
SEF983U
©GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Sedan (Cont'd)
EC-128

35 CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
Check ignition timing again. Refer to Test No. 31.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 37.
NG©GO TO 36.
36 CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-28, ªInstallationº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 34.
NG©1. Repair the timing chain installation.
2. GO TO 32.
37 ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC No. might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM and TCM (Transmission control module).
Refer to ªHow to Erase Emission-Related Diagnostic Informationº, EC-70 or EC-77 and AT-52, ªHOW TO ERASE DTCº.
OK or NG
©INSPECTION END
MODELS WITHOUT THROTTLE POSITION SWITCHNJEC1785S02Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
On vehicle equipped with daytime light system, set lighting
switch to the 1st position to light only small lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear window defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem, or a current need for scheduled
maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches and cuts
+Air cleaner clogging
+Hoses and ducts for leaks
SEF983U
©GO TO 2.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONQG
Basic Inspection/Hatchback (Cont'd)
EC-144

Basic InspectionNJEC0632Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
+On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, set
lighting switch to the 1st position to light only small
lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem.
2. Check the current need for scheduled maintenance, especially for fuel filter and air cleaner filter. Refer to MA-6, ªPeri-
odic Maintenanceº.
3. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, or improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches, or cuts
SEF142I
4. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
©GO TO 2.
2 PREPARATION FOR CHECKING IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
Connect CONSULT-II to the data link connector.
Without CONSULT-II
Install diesel tacho tester to the vehicle.
©GO TO 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONYD
Basic Inspection
EC-641

NJMA0043
The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric
conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent
maintenance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
NJMA0043S01QG15DE/QG18DE ENGINESNJMA0043S0101Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less than
15,000 km (9,000 miles) per yearkm x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)HRRRRRRRRLC-8
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)HRRRRRRRRLC-9
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIEM-16
Cooling systemIIIIIIIILC-12
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genu-
ine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N)
or equivalent)See NOTE (1) I R I LC-18
Air cleaner filterHR R EM-18
Intake and exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (2) EM-44
Fuel and EVAP vapour linesIIIIFE-5/
EC-36
Spark plugsRRRREM-19
Fuel filter See NOTE (3) FE-12
Heated oxygen sensor (Exhaust gas
sensor)HSee NOTE (4)GI-40,
EC-47
NOTE:
(1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months. Perform ªIº (Check-
ing the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(3) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FE section.
(4) Perform only according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Conditionsº for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
MA-4

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S04QG15DE/QG18DE ENGINESNJMA0043S0401Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis only.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)HRRRRRRRRLC-8
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)HRRRRRRRRLC-9
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIEM-16
Cooling systemIIIILC-12
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genu-
ine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N)
or equivalent)See NOTE (1) I R I LC-18
Air cleaner filterHR R EM-18
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (2) EM-44
Fuel and EVAP vapor lines I IFE-5/
EC-38
Spark plugsRRRREM-19
Fuel filter See NOTE (3) FE-12
Heated oxygen sensorHSee NOTE (4)GI-40/
EC-47
NOTE:
(1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform ªIº (checking the mixture ratio and
correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(3) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FE section.
(4) Perform only according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Conditionsº for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
MA-10