correct NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 User Guide

PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice

• When removing orinstalling variousparts,placeacloth orpadding ontothevehicle bodytoprevent
scratches.
• Handle trim,molding, instruments, grille,etc.carefully duringremoving orinstalling. Becareful not
to soil ordamage them.
• Apply sealing compound wherenecessary wheninstalling parts.
• When applying sealingcompound, becareful thatthesealing compound doesnotprotrude from
parts.
• When replacing anymetal parts(forexample bodyouter panel, members, etc.),besure totake rust
prevention measures.

SupplementalRestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (DualAirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental Restraint
System consists ofair bag modules (locatedinthe center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument
panel onthe passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,wiring harness andspiral cable.
Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (Single AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists ofan
air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual.
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PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(DUAL AIRBAG SYSTEM)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" usedalong with
a seat belt,helps toreduce therisk orseverity ofinjury tothe
driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupple-
mental Restraint Systemconsists ofair bag modules (located
in the center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument panel
on the passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoser-
vice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Ser-
vice Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperatiYe, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(SINGLE AIRBAG SYSTEM)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" andused along withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk
or severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists of
an air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual.
BR-3
•

PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (DualAirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental Restraint
System consists ofair bag modules (locatedinthe center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument
panel onthe passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,wiring harness andspiral cable.
Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (Single AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists ofan
air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lampand
spiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis
Service Manual.

WARNING: • Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS.
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SEL019Z
Vernier caliper
SEL021Z

Round 0.5-0.8 ,;,;;

~""I
Correct
~File
~ Commutator
SEL022Z STARTING
SYSTEM
Armature Check

1. Continuity test(b
• Nocontinuit etweentwosegm .
2. Insulation tY ... Replace. entssIde byside)
• C .. est (between .
ontlnulty exists Reachcommutato b
....
eplace. rar and shaft).
3. Check comm t
• Rough Sua~or surface.
... and lightly withN
0.500 -600 emery paper.
4. Check diameter of

Commutator ml"
"commutator.

R f
mmumdia
e er toSOS (EL meter:

Less thanspe'f'
-50).

CI
led value R
... eplace.
5. Check depthof.
• Less than02 Insulating moldfrom
(0.020 to003' 1~m) (0.008 in)...Und commutator surface
. In ercutto0.5 to0.8 m'm

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CHARGINGSYSTEM
Trouble Diagnoses

Before conducting analternator test,make surethatthebattery isfully charged. A3D-volt voltmeter and
suitable testprobes arenecessary forthe test. Thealternator canbechecked easilybyreferring tothe
Inspection Table.

Before starting, inspectthefusible link.
WITH IeREGULATOR

Burned-out
bulb.
Replace and
proceed to

"@".

Light "ON"
Light "OFF"
Connect
connector (S,
L) and
ground F
terminal
Engine
speed: 1,500 rpm
(Measure B
terminal
voltage)
Make sure
connector (S,L)is
connected
correctly.

(HITACHI

make)
'See
4)for grounding Fterminal.
(MITSUBISHI
make)
Check or
replace drive
belt.
Light "ON"
Light "OFF"
Disconnect
connector (S,
L) and
ground L
lead wire.
Engine
speed:
1,500 rpm
Lighting
switch "ON"
With
alternator sideLterminal
grounded. internalshortoccurs
when
+
diode isshort-circuited.
Light "ON
Dim
light
Light flickers
Bright light
Light
"ON"
Light
"OFF"
Ignition
switch "ON"

@

1) Use fully charged battery.
2) light: Charge warning light
ACG :Alternator partsexcept I'Cregulator
IC-RG :IC regulator
OK :IC-alternator isingood condition.
3) When reaching "Damaged ACG",remove
alternator fromvehicle anddisassembly, inspect
and correct orreplace faultyparts.
4) *Method ofgrounding Fterminal (HITACHI make
only)
Gasoline enginemodel
Contact tipofwire withbrush andattach
wire toalternator body.
~~~
;;z..'~~.~

~~~/j
S$.~~'
s<(r~, -
Brush liftwire

;;.. ~ Q<:::z"d,l'T7.

~ .. ~ ~-)o,IJ!"-f/

- -~~ C);
0~~/

'~-/i ~-,~

-~j~n

- <::::; -~ \•

'" 1A/-'

SEL030Z
5) Terminals
"S","l","B"
and
"E"
aremarked onrear cover ofalternator.
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Bulbcover
SEL995K HEADLAMP
Bulb Replacement

The headlamp isasemi-sealed beamtypewhich usesa
replaceable halogenbulb.Thebulb canbereplaced fromthe
engine compartment sidewithout removing theheadlamp body.

• Grasp onlytheplastic basewhen handling thebulb. Never
touch theglass envelope.

1. Disconnect thebattery cable.
2. Disconnect theharness connector fromtheback sideofthe
bulb.
3. Turn thebulb retaining ringcounterclockwise until
it
is free
from theheadlamp reflector,andthen remove it.
4. Pull offthe rubber cap.
5. Remove theheadlamp bulbcarefully. Donot shake orrotate
the bulb when removing it.
6. Install inthe reverse orderofremoval.

CAUTION:
• Do not leave headlamp reflector withoutbulbforalong
period oftime. Dust,moisture, smoke,etc.entering head-
lamp bodymayaffect theperformance ofthe head lamp.
Remove headlamp bulbfrom thehead lamp reflector just
before areplacement bulbisinstalled.
Bulb Specifications

Item
Semi-sealed beam
High/Low Wattage
(W)

60/55

f>
to

3 21 0

~ nOD

o
SEL226PAiming
Adjustment

When performing headlamp aiming adjustment, useanaiming
machine, aimingwallscreen orheadlamp tester.Aimers
should beingood repair, calibrated andoperated inaccor-
dance withrespective operationmanuals.
If any aimer isnot available, aimingadjustment canbedone as
follows:

For details, refertothe regulations inyour owncountry.
CAUTION:
• Keep alltires inflated tocorrect pressures.
• Place vehicle andtester onone and same flatsurface.
• See thatvehicle isunloaded (exceptforfull levels of
coolant, engineoiland fuel, andspare tire,jack andtools).
Have thedriver orequivalent weightplaced indriver's seat.
CAUTION: •
Be sure aiming switchisset to
"0"
when performing aiming
adjustment onvehicles equipped withheadlamp aiming con-
trol.
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GEL001EXTERIOR
LAMP
Front FogLamp BulbReplacement

The front foglamp isasemi-sealed beamtypewhich usesa
replaceable halogenbulb.

• Grasp onlytheplastic basewhen handling thebulb. Never
touch theglass envelope.

1. Disconnect thebattery cable.
2. Disconnect theharness connector fromtheback sideofthe
bulb.
3. Turn thebulb retaining ringcounterclockwise untilitis free
from thefront foglamp reflector, andthen remove it.
4. Pull offthe rubber cap.
5. Remove thefront foglamp bulbcarefully. Donot shake or
rotate thebulb when removing it.
6. Install inthe reverse orderofremoval.

CAUTION:
.' Donot leave frontfoglamp reflector withoutbulbforalong
period oftime. Dust, moisture, smoke,etc.entering frontfog
lamp bodymayaffect theperformance ofthe front foglamp.
Remove frontfoglamp bulbfrom thefront foglamp reflec-
tor just before areplacement bulbisinstalled.
Front FogLamp Aiming Adjustment

Before performing aimingadjustment, makesureofthe follow-
ing.
a. Keep alltires inflated tocorrect pressure.
b. Place vehicle onlevel ground.
c. See thatvehicle isunloaded (exceptforfull levels of
coolant, engineoiland fuel, andspare tire,jack, andtools).
Have thedriver orequivalent weightplaced indriver's seat.
Adjust aiming byturning theadjusting screw.

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Front
Inside of
..-1'.

vehicle
L..y'

\

'

~Ud

Outside of
vehicle SFA508A
SFA957A
SFA625B FRONT
SUSPENSION
Coil Spring andStrut Assembly (Cont'd)
ASSEMBLY

• When installing coilspring onstrut, itmust bepositioned as
shown inthe figure atleft.
• When installing springseat,make surethatitis positioned
as shown.

Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION

• Remove stabilizer bar.
• When installing stabilizer, makesurethatpaint markand
clamp faceintheir correct directions.
• When removing andinstalling stabilizer bar,fixportion
A.
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PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (DualAirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental Restraint
System consists ofair bag modules (locatedinthe center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument
panel onthe passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,wiring harness andspiral cable.
Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer. •
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment ~nany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (Single AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt, helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists ofan
air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING: • Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual.
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ON-BOARDDIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMDESCRIPTION
CONSULT (Coni'd)

Monitored item
ECM
Main
[Unit] input
signals Description
Remarks
signals
LOAD SIGNAL •Indicates [ON/OFF] conditionfromthe
[ON/OFF] reardefogger signaland/or lighting
switch.

0 0
ON:
Rear defogger isoperating
and/or lighting switchison.
OFF: Rear defogger isnot operating
and lighting switchisnot on.
INJ PULSE [msec]

0
•
Indicates theactual fuelinjection
•When theengine isstopped, acertain
pulse widthcompensated byECM computedvalueisindicated.
according tothe input signals.
IGN TIMING [BTDC]

0
•
Indicates theignition timingcomputed
by ECM according tothe input sig-
nals.
IACV-AACIV
[%]

•Indicates theidle aircontrol valve

0
(AAC
valve) control valuecomputed
by ECM according tothe input sig-
nals.
A/F ALPHA
[%]

•Indicates themean valueofthe air-
•When theengine isstopped, acertain

0
fuel
ratio feedback correction factor valueisindicated.
per cycle. •This data alsoincludes thedata for
the air-fuel ratiolearning control.
AIR COND RLY

0
•
Indicates theairconditioner relay
[ON/OFF] controlcondition (determined byECM
according tothe input signal).
COOLING FAN*2
•Indicates thecontrol condition ofthe
[ON/OFF] or[LOW/
coolingfans(determined byECM
HI/OFF]

0
according
tothe input signal).
ON ...Operating
LOW ...Operates atlow speed
HI ...Operates athigh speed
OFF ...Stopped
FUEL PUMP RLY

0
•
Indicates thefuel pump relaycontrol
[ON/OFF] conditiondetermined byECM accord-
ing tothe input signals.
VALVE TIMSOL*1
•The control condition ofthe valve tim-
[ON/OFF] ingsolenoid valve(determined by
ECM according tothe input signal) is
indicated.
ON ...VTC operating
OFF ...VTC notoperating
EGRC SOLIV (EVAP
•Indicates thecontrol condition ofthe
canister purgecon-
EVAPcanister purgecontrol solenoid
trol solenoid valve valveorEGR valve
&
EVAP canister
or EGR
&
EVAP can- purgecontrol solenoid valve(deter-
ister purge control

0
mined
byECM according tothe input
solenoid valve) signal).
[ON/OFF] ON'"EVAP canister purgeoperation
cut-off OFF ...EVAP canister purgeoperation
not cut-off
VOLTAGE •Voltage measured bythe voltage
[V] probe.
PULSE •Pulse width, frequency orduty cycle •Only "#"isdisplayed ifitem is
[msec] or[Hz] or measuredbythe pulse probe. unable
tobe measured .

[%]
•
Figures with"#"s aretemporary
ones. Theyarethesame figures as
an actual pieceofdata which wasjust
previously measured.
*1: GA16DE exceptforEurope andIsrael
*2: GA16DE engineA/Tmodels forEurope without heavydutykithave a2- step control [ON/OFF] system."LOW"and"HI"
are shown onCONSULT screentorepresent "ON"condition.

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