air condition NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Service Manual

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking DrumBrake

Check condition ofdrum brake components.

WHEEL CYLINDER

Check forleakage.

SBR205A
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DRUM

Check condition ofinner surface.

Standard diameter:
180.0 mm(7.09 in)
Drum repair limit(Inner diameter):
181.0 mm(7.13 in)
SMA848B LINING

Check forwear ordamage.

Standard thickness:
4.0 mm (0.157 in)
Lining wearlimit(Minimum thickness):
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
SMA849B TEMPORARY METHODFORCHECKING LININGWEAR

Remove inspection holeplugandcheck forlining wear.

Balancing Wheels

• Adjust wheelbalance usingroadwheel center.

Wheel balance (Maximum allowableunbalance):
Refer toSDS (MA-56).
MA-49

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking BodyCorrosion

Visually checkthebody sheet metalpanelforcorrosion, paintdamage (scratches, chipping,rubbing,
etc.) ordamage tothe anti-corrosion materials.Inparticular, checkthefollowing locations.

Hemmed portion

Hood frontend,door lower end,trunk lidrear end, etc.

Panel joint

Side sillofrear fender andcenter pillar,rearwheel housing ofrear fender, aroundstruttower inengine
compartment, etc.

Panel edge

Trunk lidopening, sunroofopening, fenderwheelarch flange,fuelfiller lidflange, around holesinpanel,
etc.

Parts contact

Waist molding, windshield molding,bump.er,etc.

Protectors

Damage orcondition ofmudguard, fenderprotector, chippingprotector, etc.

Anti-corrosion materials

Damage orseparation ofanti-corrosion materialsunderthebody.

Drain holes

Condition ofdrain holes atdoor andside sill.
When repairing corrodedareas,refertothe Corrosion RepairManual.

MA-52

SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SOS)
Engine Maintenance
Engine oilcapacity (Refillcapacity)

Unit:
r
(Imp qt)

INSPECTION
ANDADJUSTMENT
Drive beltdeflection
GA14DE engineexceptforEurope

Unit:mm(in)
With
oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
3.2
(2-7/8)
2.8
(2-1/2)

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Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator With air
6-7 55-6.5
conditioner 10(0.39)
(0.24-0.28)
(0.217-0.256)
compressor
Without air
7-9 6-8
conditioner 11(0.43)
(0.28-0.35) (0.24-0.31)
compressor
Power steering
7.5(0.295) 4
-6
3-5
oil pump
(0.16-0.24) (0.12-0.20)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg, 22Ib)
force

GA14DE engineforEurope

Unit:mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator
With power
11(0.43)
steering
7-9
6-8
Without (0.28-0.35) (0.24-0.31)
power steer- 10(0.39)
ing
Air conditioner
9.5(0.374) 6
-8 5
-7
compressor (0.24
-0.31) (0.20-0.28)
Power steering
75(0.295) 4
-6 3-5
oil pump (0.16
-0.24)
(0.12-0.20)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
force
Coolant
capacity (Refillcapacity)
With reservoir tank

Unit:((Imp qt)
With heater Without
heater

M/T
5.9(5-1/4) 5.6(4-7/8)
A/T 6.4(5-5/8) 6.1(5-3/8)

Spark plug

GA16DE
&
GA14DE
GA16DE
&
GA15DE
engine forEurope engineexceptfor
and Israel EuropeandIsrael
Type Standard BKR5EBKR5E-11
Cold BKR6E,
BKR7E BKR6E-11,
BKR7E-11
Plug gap mm
(in) 0.8
-0.9 1.0
-
1.1

(0.031 -0.035) (0.039-0.043)

MA-53

SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SOS)
INSPECTION ANDADJUSTMENT
Drive beltdeflection Engine
Maintenance
Engine oilcapacity (Refillcapacity)
Unit:
f
(Imp qt)
Unit:
f
(Imp qt)
Spark plug(Platinum-tipped type)
Coolant
capacity (Refillcapacity)
With reservoir tank
Withheater Withoutheater
MIT
6.1(5-3/8)
5.8(5-1/8)

AIT
6.6(5-718) 6.3(5-1/2)

Reservoir tank
07(5/8)
3.4
(3)

3.2 (2-7/8)

With
oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
Unit:
mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator With aircon-
11.5-12.5 7-8 6.5-7.5
ditioner com-
(0.453-0.492) (0.28
-0.31) (0.256-0.295)
pressor
Without air
12-13 8-9 7-8
conditioner
(0.47-0.51) (0.31-0.35) (0.28-0.31)
compressor
Power steering 6-7 4-5 3.5-4.5
oil pump (0.24-0.28) (0.16-0.20) (0.138-0.177)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
force
Make
Type
Standard
Alternative NGK
PFR58-11
PFR68-11 PFR78-11
MA-54

SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (50S)

Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator 14(055) 11
-13 9-11
(0.43 -0.51)
(0.35-0.43)
Air conditioner
14(0.55) 11
-13
9-11
compressor (0.43
-0.51)
(0.35-0.43)
Power steer-
8(0.31) 5
-7
4-6
ing oilpump (0.20-0.28)
(0.16-0.24)
Water pump
without power

-
8
(0.31) 6(0.24)
steering
Applied push-
98N(10 kg, 22Ib)
ing force

Coolant capacity (Refillcapacity)
INSPECTION
ANDADJUSTMENT
Drive beltdeflection

Unit:kPa(bar, kg/cm', psi)
12,749 (127.5, 130,1,849)
Without
oilfilter
With oilfilter
Injection pressure

Injection
nozzle
Idle speed

Unit:rpm
Standard
M/T
700

'go

800'
': Air conditioner "ON"

TIGHTENING TORQUE

Unit N'mkg-m
ft-Ib in-Ib
Manifold nuts
&

18-22
1.8-2.2
bolts 13
-16
Rocker cover
2-4
0.2-0.4 1.4-2.9 17-35
screw
Alternator, power
steering mounting 62-75
6.3-76 46
-55
bolt
Alternator, power
steering adjuster 16
-21
1.6-2.1
12-15
lock bolt
Cylinder block
54-74
5.5-7.5 40
-54
drain plug
Engine oilpan
29-39 3.0-4.0 22-29
drain plug
Injector (Tohead)
59-69 6.0-7.0 43-51
Spill tube 39-49
4.0-5.0 29-36
Delivery tube 22-25 2.2-2.5
16-18

Engine
Maintenance
Engine oilcapacity (Refillcapacity)

Unit:[(Imp qt)•
46 (4)

51 (4--1/2)

Unit:
mm(in)
Unit:
f
(Imp qt)
5.2 (4-5/8)
49 (4-3/8)
0.7 (5/8)
Unit: kPa(bar, kg/cm', psi)
78 -98
(0.78 -0.98, 08-1.0, 11-14)
59 -98
(0.59 -0.98, 06-10, 9-14)
157 (1.57, 1.6,23)
Standard
Limit
With
heater
Without heater
Reservoir tank
Radiator caprelief pressure
Radiator testingpressure

Cooling
systemcheck
MA-55

SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)

Visually checkSRScomponents
Diagnosis sensorunit
Check diagnosis sensorunitand bracket fordents, cracks
or deformities.
Check connectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformi-
ties.
Air bag module andsteering wheel
Remove airbag module fromsteering wheelorinstrument
panel. Check harness coverandconnectors fordamage,
terminals fordeformities, andharness forbinding.
Install driversideairbag module tosteering wheeltocheck
fit or alignment withthewheel.
Check steering wheelforexcessive freeplay.
For dual airbag system, installpassenger sideairbag
module toinstrument paneltocheck fitor alignment withthe
instrument panel.

Maintenance
Items

1. Check "AIRBAG" warning lampoperation
After turning ignition keyto"ON" position, "AIRBAG"
warning lampilluminates. The"AIR BAG" warning lamp
will turn offafter about 7seconds ifno malfunction is
detected. If any ofthe following airbag warning lampconditions
occur, immediately checktheairbag system. RefertoRS-32
and 43for details.
The warning lampdoesnotilluminate whentheignition
switch isturned "ON".
The warning lampdoesnotturn offabout 7seconds after
the ignition switchisturned "ON".
The warning lampturns offabout 7seconds aftertheigni-
tion switch isturned "ON",butitturns onorflashes again.

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MRS115A
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2. (1)
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(3) Spiral cable
• Check spiralcablefordents, cracks, ordeformities.
• Check connectors andprotective tapefordamage.
• Check steering wheelfornoise, binding orheavy operation. •
(4) Main harness andairbag harness (Fordual airbag system
only)
• Check connectors forpoor connections, damage,andtermi-
nals fordeformities.
• Check harnesses forbinding, chafingorcut.

CAUTION: Replace previously usedscrews withnewones.
RS-11

TROUBLEDIAGNOSES -Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)
How toPerform TroubleDiagnoses forQuick
and Accurate Repair

A good understanding ofthe malfunction conditionscanmake troubleshooting fasterandmore accurate.
In general, eachcustomer feelsdifferently aboutaproblem. Itis important tofully understand the
symptoms orconditions foracustomer complaint.

INFORMATION FROMCUSTOMER

WHAT Vehiclemodel
WHEN Date,Frequencies
WHERE Roadconditions
HOW Operatingconditions, Symptoms

PRELIMINARY CHECK

Check thatthefollowing partsareingood" order.
• Battery [RefertoMA section ("GENERAL MAINTENANCE").]
• Fuse [Refer toEL section ("Fuse", "POWER SUPPLYROUTING").]
• System component-to-harness connections

DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

The SRS self-diagnosis resultscanberead byusing "AIRBAG" warning lampand/or CONSULT.

USING WARNING LAMP
USINGCONSULT
User mode Diagnosismode
Dual airbag system
X
X X

Single airbag system
X

Seat beltpre-tensioner

The reading ofthese results isaccomplished usingoneoftwo modes -"User mode" and"Diagnosis
mode".
The User mode isexclusively preparedforthe customer (driver).Thismode warns thedriver ofasys-
tem malfunction throughtheoperation ofthe "AIR BAG" warning lamp.
The Diagnosis modeallows thetechnician tolocate andinspect themalfunctioning part.
The mode applications forthe "AIR BAG" warning lampandCONSULT areasfollows:

User mode Diagnosis
mode Displaytype
"AIR BAG" warning lamp
X
X
ON-OFF
operation
CONSULT
X

Monitoring

Seat beltpre-tensioner cannotbediagnosed byusing warning lampand/or CONSULT. Whenseatbelt
pre-tensioner isrequires servicing, visuallycheckseatbeltpre-tensioner assembly.Ifdamaged, replace
with anew one.

DIAGNOSIS MODEFORCONSULT (ForDual AirBag System)

• SELF-DIAG RESULTS
A current Self-diagnosis result(alsoindicated bythe number ofwarning lampflashes inthe Diag-
nosis mode) isdisplayed onthe CONSULT screeninreal time. Thisrefers toamalfunctioning part
requiring repairs.

RS-25
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TROUBLEDIAGNOSES -Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)-
Dual AirBag System
Self-diagnosis DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1(@ without CONSULT)
Checking SRSoperation byusing" AIRBAG" warning lamp-
User mode

1. After turning ignition switchfrom"OFF" to"ON", "AIR
BAG" warning lampoperates.
2. Compare "AIRBAG" warning lampoperation tothe chart
below.

"AIR BAG" warning lampoperation -User mode -

IGN ON

i

ON
J
I

OFF ~~----------------
MRS095A
SRS
condition
No malfunction is
detected. No further actionisnec-
essary. Reference
item

ON
OFF
The
system hasproblem GotoDIAGNOSTIC PRO-
and needs tobe repaired CEDURE2,or 3(RS-33
as indicated. or34).

MRS096A

lGN ON

ON •
OFF
Jr--------------------

MRS097A

IGN ON

ON
OFF --------------------
MRS098A
Air
bag isdeployed. GotoCOLLISION DIAG-
NOSIS (RS-40).
Fuse, diagnosis sensor GotoDIAGNOSTIC PRO-
unit orharness ismal- CEDURE 4(RS-38).
functioning andneeds to
be repaired.
Diagnosis sensorunitor GotoDIAGNOSTIC PRO-
"AIR BAG" warning CEDURE5(RS-38).
lamp circuit isshorted or
open andneeds tobe
repaired.

NOTE:
If "AIR BAG" warning lampoperates differently fromtheoper-
ations shown above, referto"AIR BAG" warning lampopera-
tion -Diagnosis mode-,
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE3,RS-34.
Then repair asnecessary.

RS-32

TROUBLEDIAGNOSES -Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)-
Dual AirBag System
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
No.
ON
OFF
IGN
ON

t
"AIR
BAG" warning lampoperation -Diagnosis mode-

@
through
@
are repeated.

MRS100A
SRS
condition
No malfunc-
tion is
detected. No further
action isnec-
essary.

2 ON
OFF
IGN
ON

I

7 sec.
@)

@
(c)
3sec.
2 sec. 2sec. Varies withmalfunctioning part

MRS099A
@

through
@
are repeated.

NOTE: @ -
Interval I

@ -
Start signal (Startsignal
identifies displaymodes)

@ -
Interval II

@ -
Indicates malfunctioning
part (0.5sec. ONand 0.5
sec. OFF iscounted as
one flash.) The
system
has problem
and needs to
be repaired.

5. Malfunctioning partisindicated bythe number offlashes
(part
@).
Compare thenumber offlashes toWARNING
LAMP FLASH CODECHART, pageRS-37, andlocate mal-
functioning part.
6. Turn ignition switch"OFF", anddisconnect bothbattery
cables.
7. Repair thesystem asoutlined bythe "Repair order"in
WARNING LAMPFLASH CODECHART thatcorresponds to
the flash code. Forreplacement procedureofcomponent
parts, refertoRS-12.
8. After repairing thesystem, conduct DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE 3again.
If repair iscompleted, turnignition switch"OFF"andthen
turn "ON". Pressdriver's doorswitch atleast 5times within
7 seconds afterturning ignition switch"ON".
9. The system isreset fromDiagnostic modetoUser mode.
Next, gotoDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1,page RS-32. •
RS-35

NoSRSisingood order. Set-
ting theCONSULT tothe
Diagnosis modeisimpos-
sible. Nofurther actionis
necessary.
Is
"AIR BAG" warning lampblinking?

Yes
MRS115A
TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES -Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)-
Dual AirBag System
Trouble Diagnoses forAir Bag Warning Lamp

m
(Cont'd)
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
SYMPTOM: SRSdoes notenter Diagnostic mode.

m

NoCharge battery.

SRS058
Disconnect
bothbattery cablesand
check battery voltage usingcircuit
te.ster .
• Is battery voltage morethan9V?
Remove driver'sdoorswitch andcheck
continuity betweendriver'sdoorswitch
connector terminals
G)
and
@
under
the following conditions.
No

Replace driver'sdoor
switch.

Condition
Door switch isdepressed
(Door isclosed).
Door switch isreleased
(Door isopen). Continuity

YES

NO
MRS104
00

Check harness continuity betweendriv-
er's door switch connector terminal
@

and body ground .
• Does continuity exist?

Yes

Replace diagnosis sensorunit.

I
Go 10DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE3.No

Replace orrepair har-
ness.

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SRS060
RS-39