NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

Service NoticeNJBT0001+When removing or installing various parts, place a cloth or padding onto the vehicle body to prevent
scratches.
+Handle trim, molding, instruments, grille, etc. carefully during removing or installing. Be careful not to oil
or damage them.
+Apply sealing compound where necessary when installing parts.
+When applying sealing compound, be careful that the sealing compound does not protrude from parts.
+When replacing any metal parts (for example body outer panel, members, etc.), be sure to take rust pre-
vention measures.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR
BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
NJBT0002The Supplemental Restraint System such as 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 for certain types of
collision. The SRS system composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL N16 is as follows (The compo-
sition varies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
+For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), front seat
belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
+For a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of front side air bag module (located in the outer side of front
seat), side air bag (satellite) sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal
collision), wiring harness, warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
+To 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 should be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
+Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the RS section.
+Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow harness connector.
PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice
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DescriptionNJBT0003+Clips and fasteners in BT section correspond to the following numbers and symbols.
+Replace any clips and/or fasteners which are damaged during removal or installation.
Symbol No. Shapes Removal & Installation
C101
SBF302H
SBF367BA
C103
SBT095
SBF423H
C203
SBF258G
SBF708E
C205
MBT080ASBF638CA
C206
MBF519B
MBF520B
CLIP AND FASTENER
Description
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Symbol No. Shapes Removal & Installation
CE103
SBF104B
SBF147B
CF110
SBF648B
SBF649B
CF118
SBF151DSBF259G
CR103
SBF768B
SBF770B
CLIP AND FASTENER
Description (Cont'd)
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Checking Body CorrosionNJBT0033Visually check the body sheet metal panel for corrosion, paint damage (scratches, chipping, rubbing, etc.) or
damage to the anti-corrosion materials. In particular, check the following locations.
Hemmed portion
Hood front end, door lower end, trunk lid rear end, etc.
Panel joint
Side sill of rear fender and center pillar, rear wheel housing of rear fender, around strut tower in engine
compartment, etc.
Panel edge
Trunk lid opening, sunroof opening, fender wheelarch flange, fuel filler lid flange, around holes in panel, etc.
Parts contact
Waist molding, windshield molding, bumper, etc.
Protectors
Damage or condition of mudguard, fender protector, chipping protector, etc.
Anti-corrosion materials
Damage or separation of anti-corrosion materials under the body.
Drain holes
Condition of drain holes at door and side sill.
When repairing corroded areas, refer to the Corrosion Repair Manual.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Checking Body Corrosion
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Removal and InstallationNJBT0004+When removing or installing hood, place a cloth or other padding on hood. This prevents vehicle body from
being scratched.
+Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
+Hood adjustment: Adjust at hinge portion.
+Hood lock adjustment: After adjusting, check hood lock control operation. Apply a coat of grease to hood
locks engaging mechanism.
+Hood opener: Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly. Doing so increases effort required to unlock hood.
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLYNJBT0004S011. Remove clips securing front grille, then remove front grille.
2. Remove front turn signal lamp, then disconnect harness connectors.
3. Remove clips and screws securing left and right sides of fender protectors.
4. Remove clips and screws securing left and right sides of fender protectors in wheelhoulse.
5. Remove screws securing left and right front fenders to bumper fascia.
6. Remove screws securing left and right radiator core support side to bumper fascia.
7. Remove bolts securing radiator core support lower to bumper fascia.
8. Remove clips securing radiator core support upper to bumper fascia.
9. Extract bumper fascia assembly. Then disconnect harness connectors. (Models with fog lamp assembly)
10. Remove energy absorber. (Where fitted)
11. Remove bolts and hooks securing the headlamp assembly, then disconnect harness connectors.
12. Remove nuts securing bumper reinforcement to left and right bumper stays.(Where fitted)
13. Extract bumper reinforcement. (Where fitted)
14. Remove bolts securing bumper upper retainer, then remove bumper upper retainer.
15. Remove bolts securing bumper stays, then remove the bumper stays.
Fog lamp assembly (Models with fog lamp assembly)
16. Remove bolt securing fog lamp assembly.
17. Extract fog lamp assembly.
NBT182
BODY FRONT END
Removal and Installation
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NBT192
BODY FRONT END
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
BT-8

NBT194
BODY FRONT END
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
BT-9

Removal and Installation (Sedan)NJBT0005+When removing or installing trunk lid, place a cloth or other padding on trunk lid. This prevents vehicle
body from being scratched.
+Bumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
+Trunk lid adjustment: Adjust at hinge-trunk lid portion for proper trunk lid fit.
+Trunk lid lock system adjustment: Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock. After adjustment, check
trunk lid lock operation.
+After installation, make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly.
HFor Wiring Diagram, refer to EL-297, ªTRUNK LID OPENERº.
REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLYNJBT0005S011. Remove clips and screws securing left and right chipping protectors.
2. Remove screws securing left and right rear fenders to bumper fascia.
3. Remove bolts securing bumper fascia assembly.
4. Remove clips securing bumper fascia assembly.
5. Open the bumper fascia side outward to disengage from side clips.
6. Extract bumper fascia assembly.
7. Remove bolts securing bumper stays, then remove the bumper stays.
BODY REAR END AND OPENER
Removal and Installation (Sedan)
BT-10

SBT960
BODY REAR END AND OPENER
Removal and Installation (Sedan) (Cont'd)
BT-11

SBT961
BODY REAR END AND OPENER
Removal and Installation (Sedan) (Cont'd)
BT-12