towing NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION
GI
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................3
Precautions ..................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)²AIR BAG²AND
²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²
.................................3
PRECAUTIONS FOR NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM)
..................................................................3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.........................................4
PRECAUTIONS FOR MULTIPORT FUEL
INJECTION SYSTEM OR ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM
...................................................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR THREE WAY CATALYST...........6
PRECAUTIONS FOR HOSES.....................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE OILS...........................7
PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL........................................8
PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING..................8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL........................................9
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS.......................... 11
Sample/Wiring Diagram - EXAMPL - ........................ 11
OPTIONAL SPLICE..................................................12
Description .................................................................13
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS.........................................15
HARNESS INDICATION...........................................16
COMPONENT INDICATION......................................16
SWITCH POSITIONS...............................................16
DETECTABLE LINES AND NON-DETECTABLE
LINES
.....................................................................17
MULTIPLE SWITCH.................................................18
REFERENCE AREA.................................................19
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES
FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT...............................21
Work Flow ..................................................................21
Incident Simulation Tests ...........................................22
INTRODUCTION......................................................22
VEHICLE VIBRATION..............................................22
HEAT SENSITIVE....................................................23
FREEZING..............................................................23
WATER INTRUSION................................................24
ELECTRICAL LOAD.................................................24
COLD OR HOT START UP.......................................24
Circuit Inspection .......................................................24
INTRODUCTION......................................................24
TESTING FOR²OPENS²IN THE CIRCUIT................25
TESTING FOR²SHORTS²IN THE CIRCUIT..............26
GROUND INSPECTION...........................................27
VOLTAGE DROP TESTS..........................................27
CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST...............................29
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES...............31
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnoses ....32
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or
Procedures.................................................................33
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM...............................35
Function and System Application ..............................35
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement...............36
Checking Equipment..................................................36
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit ......37
INSPECTION PROCEDURE.....................................37
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION................................38
Model Variation ..........................................................38
PREFIX AND SUFFIX DESIGNATIONS.....................39
Identification Number .................................................39
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ARRANGEMENT
.....................................................40
IDENTIFICATION PLATE..........................................40
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER.......................................41
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NUMBER........................41
MANUAL TRANSAXLE NUMBER..............................42
Dimensions ................................................................43
Wheels and Tires .......................................................43
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING...........44
Preparation ................................................................44
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................44
Board-on Lift ..............................................................44
Garage Jack and Safety Stand .................................45
2-pole Lift ...................................................................46
Tow Truck Towing ......................................................47
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
........................47
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT
WHEELS ON GROUND)
..........................................47

TOWING POINT.......................................................48
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS........49
ISO 15031-2 TERMINOLOGY LIST..............................50ISO 15031-2 Terminology List ...................................50
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
GI-2

NJGI0009
PreparationNJGI0009S01SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJGI0009S0101
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
LM4086-0200
Board on attachment
NT001
LM4519-0000
Safety stand attachment
NT002
AGI016
Board-on LiftNJGI0009S02CAUTION:
Make sure vehicle is empty when lifting.
+The board-on lift attachment (LM4086-0200) set at front
end of vehicle should be set on the front of the sill under
the front door opening.
+Position attachments at front and rear ends of board-on
lift.
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Preparation
GI-44

Garage Jack and Safety Stand=NJGI0009S03WARNING:
+Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by
the jack. Always use safety stands when you have to get
under the vehicle.
+Place wheel chocks at both front and back of the wheels
on the ground.
SGI110A
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Garage Jack and Safety Stand
GI-45

2-pole Lift=NJGI0009S04WARNING:
When lifting the vehicle, open the lift arms as wide as possible
and ensure that the front and rear of the vehicle are well bal-
anced.
When setting the lift arm, do not allow the arm to contact the
brake tubes, brake cable, fuel lines and sill spoiler.
SGI111A
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
2-pole Lift
GI-46

SGI805
SGI987
Tow Truck TowingNJGI0009S05CAUTION:
+All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.
+It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid
possible damage to the vehicle during towing operation.
Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at
dealer.
+Always attach safety chains before towing.
+When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering
system and power train are in good order. If any unit is
damaged, dollies must be used.
NISSAN recommends that the vehicle be towed with the driving
(front) wheels off the ground as illustrated.
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH
FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
NJGI0009S0502Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.
Speed:
Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
Distance:
Less than 65 km (40 miles)
CAUTION:
Never tow an automatic transaxle model from the rear (i.e.,
backward) with four wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH
REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT WHEELS ON
GROUND)
NJGI0009S0503Never tow an automatic transaxle model with rear wheels raised
(with front wheels on ground) as this may cause serious and
expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow it with
rear wheels raised, always use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck Towing
GI-47

TOWING POINT=NJGI0009S0501
SGI128A
SGI129A
Always pull the cable straight out from the vehicle. Never pull
on the hook at a sideways angle.
CAUTION:
Remove the front spoiler when towing the vehicle forward.
Otherwise, the towing device may damage the front spoiler.
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck Towing (Cont'd)
GI-48

Seat, rear ................................................... BT-60
Self-diagnostic results ....................... EC-74, 628
Shift control components (M/T) .... MT-32, 56, 94
Shift fork (M/T) .............................. MT-32, 56, 94
Shift lever .................................................. MT-29
Shift lock system ...................................... AT-343
Shift schedule .......................................... AT-470
Shift solenoid valve A (A/T) ..... AT-204, 209, 222
Shift solenoid valve B (A/T) ............. AT-204, 209
Shock absorber (front) .............................. SU-10
Shock absorber (rear) ............................... SU-21
Side air bag ........................................ RS-36, 38
Side trim .................................................... BT-31
Spare tire size ............................................ GI-43
Speedometer ........................................... EL-144
Spiral cable ............................................... RS-29
Spot lamp ................................................ EL-141
Spring (Wheelarch) height .......................... SU-6
Stabilizer bar (front) ................................... SU-11
Stall test (A/T) ............................................ AT-80
Standardized relay ....................................... EL-8
Start signal ...................................... EC-557, 823
Starter ....................................................... SC-18
Starting system ......................................... SC-13
Steering linkage ......................................... ST-16
Steering switch .......................................... EL-59
Steering wheel and column ....................... ST-11
Steering wheel play ..................................... ST-6
Steering wheel turning force ....................... ST-8
Stop lamp .................................................. EL-85
Striking rod (M/T) .......................... MT-32, 56, 94
Strut (front) .................................................. SU-9
Strut (rear) ................................................. SU-20
Sub-gear (M/T) ................................... MT-31, 55
Sunroof, electric ....................................... EL-292
Sunroof ...................................................... BT-63
Super lock ................................................ EL-349
Supplemental Restraint System ............... RS-20
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring
diagram .................................................. RS-53
Swirl control valve control solenoid
valve ............................................ EC-399, 475
Symbols and abbreviations ........................ GI-10
Symptom matrix chart ..................... EC-155, 646
Synchronizer (M/T) ....................... MT-31, 55, 93
System readiness test (SRT) code ........... EC-62
T
TCM circuit diagram ................................... AT-17
TCM inspection table ............................... AT-119
TFTS - Wiring diagram ........................... EC-315
TP/SW - Wiring diagram ................. EC-387, 521
TPS - Wiring diagram ............................. EC-210
TURN - Wiring diagram ........................... EL-103
Tachometer .............................................. EL-144
Tail lamp .................................................... EL-81
Tank fuel temperature sensor ................. EC-313
Thermostat .......................................... LC-15, 41Three way catalyst precautions ................... GI-6
Three way catalyst .................................. EC-359
Throttle position sensor (TPS) ................ EC-207
Throttle position sensor
adjustment ................................... EC-100, 128
Throttle position switch ........... AT-141, 267, 341,
EC-385, 520
Throwout bearing - See Clutch release
bearing ............................................. CL-17, 20
Tie-rod ball joints ....................................... ST-20
Tie-rod ........................................................ ST-16
Tightening torque of standard bolts ........... GI-49
Timing chain ....................................... EM-23, 94
Tire size ...................................................... GI-43
Torque converter installation .................... AT-355
Tow truck towing ........................................ GI-47
Transmission case (M/T) .............. MT-30, 54, 92
Tread-FR&RR (Dimensions) ...................... GI-43
Trim ............................................................ BT-31
Trouble diagnoses ...................................... GI-31
Trunk lid finisher ........................................ BT-45
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ................ BT-10
Trunk lid trim .............................................. BT-45
Trunk lid ..................................................... BT-10
Trunk room lamp ..................................... EL-141
Trunk room trim ......................................... BT-45
Turn signal lamp ........................................ EL-96
Two trip detection logic ............................. EC-59
Two-pole lift ................................................ GI-46
U
Under body ................................................ BT-80
V
VSS - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-372, 701
Vacuum hose (brake system) ................... BR-22
Vacuum hose drawing (Engine control) .... EC-30
Vacuum pump ........................................... BR-23
Valve clearance ................................ EM-44, 133
Valve guide ....................................... EM-39, 124
Valve lifter ................................................. EM-43
Valve seat ......................................... EM-41, 126
Valve spring ...................................... EM-42, 128
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) ........... EC-370, 701
Viscosity number (SAE) ............................ MA-17
Viscous coupling (FF M/T) ........................ MT-93
W
WARN - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-190
WIP/R - Wiring diagram .................. EL-225, 227
WIPER - Wiring diagram ................. EL-217, 220
Warning chime ......................................... EL-197
Warning lamps ......................................... EL-184
Washer, front ........................................... EL-215
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-7

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S03The 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 ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
18 months
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
MA-8

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