air condition NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

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

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S06The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent off road use or driving in water
K Ð Sustained high speed driving
L Ð For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
Petrol models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
Petrol models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H....Automatic transaxle fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
MA-14

SRS797-A
Maintenance ItemsNJRS0012CAUTION:
Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuit.
1. Check operation of ªAIR BAGº warning lamp.
After turning ignition key to ªONº position, ªAIR BAGº warning
lamp illuminates. The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp will go off after
about 7 seconds if no malfunction is detected. If any of the fol-
lowing ªAIR BAGº warning lamp conditions occur, immediately
check the air bag system. Refer to RS-59 for details.
+The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned ªONº.
+The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp does not go off about 7 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned ªONº.
+The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp blinks after about 7 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned ªONº.
2. Visually check SRS components.
1) Diagnosis sensor unit
+Check diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks and
deformities.
+Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
2) Air bag module and steering wheel
+Remove air bag module from steering wheel, instrument panel
or seatback. Check harness cover and connectors for damage,
terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
+Install driver air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or
alignment with the wheel.
+Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
+Install front passenger air bag module to instrument panel to
check fit or alignment with the instrument panel.
+Install front side air bag module to seatback to check fit and
alignment with the seat.
3) Spiral cable
+Check spiral cable for dents, cracks, or deformities.
+Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
+Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
4) Main harness, body harness, side air bag module sub-harness
+Check connectors for poor connections, damage, and termi-
nals for deformities.
+Check harnesses for binding, chafing or cut.
5) Front seat belt pre-tensioner
+Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals
for deformities, and harness for binding.
+Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
+Check retractor for smooth operation.
+Perform self-diagnosis for seat belt pre-tensioner using ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp or CONSULT-II.
Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº for details. (RS-59)
6) Side air bag (satellite) sensor
+Check side air bag (satellite) sensor (including bracket portion)
for dents, cracks or deformities.
+Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
CAUTION:
Replace previously used special bolts, hex bolts and ground
bolt with new ones.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Maintenance Items
RS-25

How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick
and Accurate Repair
=NJRS0044A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a malfunction. It is important to fully understand the symp-
toms or conditions for a customer complaint.
INFORMATION FROM CUSTOMERNJRS0044S01WHAT ..... Vehicle model
WHEN ..... Date, Frequencies
WHERE ..... Road conditions
HOW ..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
PRELIMINARY CHECKNJRS0044S02Check that the following parts are in good order.
+Battery [Refer to SC-3, ªBATTERYº.]
+Fuse [Refer to EL-38, ªFuseº, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº.]
+System component-to-harness connections
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and Accurate Repair
RS-51

SRS800
SRS Operation CheckNJRS0047DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1NJRS0047S01Checking Air Bag Operation by Using ªAIR BAGº
Warning Lamp Ð User Mode
NJRS0047S01011. After turning ignition switch from ªOFFº to ªONº, ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp operates.
2. Compare ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation to the chart
below.
ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation Ð User mode Ð SRS condition Reference item
MRS095A
No malfunction is
detected. No further action
is necessary.
Ð
MRS096A
The system is malfunction-
ing and needs to be
repaired as indicated.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 2 or 6 (RS-60 or
RS-74).
MRS097A
Air bag or/and seat belt
pre-tensioner is deployed.Go to COLLISION DIAG-
NOSIS (RS-85).
Air bag fuse, diagnosis
sensor unit or harness is
malfunctioning and needs
to be repaired.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 9 (RS-82).
MRS098A
One of the following has
occurred and needs to be
repaired.
+Meter fuse is blown.
+ªAIR BAGº warning
lamp circuit has open
or short.
+Diagnosis sensor unit is
malfunctioning.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 10 (RS-84).
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
SRS Operation Check
RS-59

No. ªAIR BAGº warning lamp flash pattern Ð Diagnosis mode Ð SRS condition
1
SRS333
athroughbare repeated.+Diagnosis
results (pre-
viously
stored in
the
memory)
might not
be erased
after repair.
+Intermittent
malfunction
has been
detected in
the past.
Go to DIAG-
NOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 8
(RS-81).
2
SRS341
athroughdare repeated.
bÐ Driver and front passen-
ger air bag and front seat belt
pre-tensioner marker (For iden-
tifying driver air bag, front pas-
senger air bag and/or front seat
belt pre-tensioners malfunction-
ing)
dÐ Indicates malfunctioning
part. The number of flash var-
ies with malfunctioning part
(0.5 sec. ON and 0.5 sec. OFF
is counted as one flash.)The system is
malfunctioning
and needs to
be repaired.
3
SRS342-A
athroughfare repeated.
b,c,dÐ Front side air bag
marker (For identifying front
side air bag malfunctioning)
fÐ Indicates malfunctioning
part. The number of flash var-
ies with malfunctioning part
(0.5 sec. ON and 0.5 sec. OFF
is counted as one flash.)
7. Malfunctioning part is indicated by the number of flashes (part
dorf). Compare the number of flashes to ªAir Bag Warning
Lamp Flash Code Chartº, page RS-76, and locate malfunction-
ing part.
8. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, and disconnect both battery cables.
9. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªWarn-
ing Lamp Flash Code Chartº that corresponds to the flash
code. For replacement procedure of component parts, refer to
RS-26.
10. After repairing the system, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
7, page RS-79.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-75

No. ªAIR BAGº warning lamp flash pattern Ð Diagnosis mode Ð SRS condition
1
SRS333
athroughbare repeated. No malfunction
is detected or
repair is com-
pleted.
No further
action is nec-
essary.
2
SRS341
athroughdare repeated.
bÐ Driver and front passen-
ger air bag and front seat belt
pre-tensioner marker (For iden-
tifying driver air bag, front pas-
senger air bag and/or front seat
belt pre-tensioners malfunction-
ing)
dÐ Indicates malfunctioning
part. The number of flashes
varies with malfunctioning part
(0.5 sec. ON and 0.5 sec. OFF
is counted as one flash.)The system is
malfunctioning
and needs to
be repaired.
3
SRS342-A
athroughfare repeated.
b,c,dÐ Front side air bag
marker (For identifying front
side air bag malfunctioning)
fÐ Indicates malfunctioning
part. The number of flashes
varies with malfunctioning part
(0.5 sec. ON and 0.5 sec. OFF
is counted as one flash.)
NOTE:
When diagnosis sensor unit is replaced with new one, ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp will operate in User mode. Checking ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp operation in Diagnosis mode is not required. Go to
step 6.
5. If ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operates as shown in No. 1 in chart
above, turn ignition switch ªOFFº to reset from Diagnosis mode
to User mode and to erase the memory of the malfunction.
Then go to step 6.
If ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operates as shown in No. 2 or No.
3 in chart above, the malfunctioning part is not repaired
completely, or another malfunctioning part is detected. Go to
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6, page RS-74, and repair mal-
functioning part completely.
6. Turn ignition switch ªONº. ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operates in
User mode. Compare ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation to
the chart below.
NOTE:
When a malfunction is detected, switch from Diagnosis mode to
user mode by turning the ignition switch as follows:
1) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) After ªAIR BAGº warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn igni-
tion switch ªOFFº within 1 second.
3) Wait more than 3 seconds.
4) Repeat steps 1 to 3 three times.
5) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
SRS is now in User mode.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-80

ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation Ð User mode Ð SRS condition Reference item
MRS095A
No malfunction is
detected.
No further action is neces-
sary.Ð
MRS096A
The system is malfunc-
tioning and needs to be
repaired as indicated.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 6 (RS-74).
MRS097A
Air bag is deployed.
Seat belt pre-tensioner is
deployed.Go to COLLISION DIAG-
NOSIS (RS-85).
Air bag fuse, diagnosis
sensor unit or harness is
malfunctioning and needs
to be repaired.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 9 (RS-82).
MRS098A
One of the following has
occurred and needs to be
repaired.
+Meter fuse is blown.
+ªAIR BAGº warning
lamp circuit has open
or short.
+Diagnosis sensor unit is
malfunctioning.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 10 (RS-84).
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 8 (CONTINUED FROM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6)
NJRS0049S03Inspecting SRS malfunctioning record
1 CONSIDER POSSIBILITY OF NOT ERASING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT AFTER REPAIRING
Is it the first time for maintenance of SRS?
YesorNo
Ye s©Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5 (RS-68). (Further inspection cannot be performed
without CONSULT-II.)
No©Diagnosis results (previously stored in the memory) might not be erased after repair. Go
to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 7, step 5 (RS-79).
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-81

SEL909TA
Removal and InstallationNJSC0007REMOVALNJSC0007S011. Remove intake air duct and air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect starter harness.
3. Remove starter bolts (two).
4. Remove starter.
MEL137L
INSTALLATIONNJSC0007S02To install, reverse the removal procedure.
MEL949N
InspectionNJSC0019MAGNETIC SWITCH CHECKNJSC0019S01+Before starting to check, disconnect battery ground cable.
+Disconnect ªMº terminal of starter motor.
1. Continuity test (between ªSº terminal and switch body).
+No continuity ... Replace.
2. Continuity test (between ªSº terminal and ªMº terminal).
+No continuity ... Replace.
MEL139L
PINION/CLUTCH CHECKNJSC0019S021. Inspect pinion teeth.
+Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check
condition of ring gear teeth.)
2. Inspect reduction gear teeth (If equipped).
+Replace reduction gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also
check condition of armature shaft gear teeth.)
3. Check to see if pinion locks in one direction and rotates
smoothly in the opposite direction.
+If it locks or rotates in both directions, or unusual resistance is
evident. ... Replace.
STARTING SYSTEM
Removal and Installation
SC-21

SST051C
3. Remove tie-rod outer sockets and boots.
4. Loosen tie-rod inner socket by prying up staked portion, and
remove socket and spacer.
5. Remove retainer.
6. Usea2to2.5mm(0.079 to 0.098 in) diameter drill to com-
pletely remove staked portion of gear housing end.
SST052C
7. Remove end cover assembly with a suitable tool.
8. Draw out rack assembly.
9. Remove rack seal ring.
+Using a heat gun, heat rack seal to approximately 40ÉC
(104ÉF).
+Remove rack seal ring.
Be careful not to damage rack.
SST472A
10. Remove center bushing and rack oil seal using tape wrapped
socket and extension bar.
Do not scratch inner surfaces of pinion housing.
InspectionNJST0024Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or DEXRONTMIII or
equivalent. Blow dry with compressed air, if available.
BOOTNJST0024S01+Check condition of boot. If cracked excessively, replace it.
+Check boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
RACKNJST0024S02Thoroughly examine rack gear. If damaged, cracked or worn,
replace it.
GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLYNJST0024S03+Check pinion gear. If it is worn or damaged, replace as a gear
sub-assembly.
+Manually spin bearing. If torque variations or free play are
noted, replace as a gear sub-assembly.
GEAR HOUSING CYLINDERNJST0024S04Check gear housing cylinder bore for scratches or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Disassembly (Cont'd)
ST-19