wheel NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 User Guide

REPLACEMENTOPERATIONS
Rear Floor Rear ________
GENERALINFORMATION _
Identification Number(Cont'd)
(Work afterrearpanel havebeen removed.)

ExceptforEurope

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Stopgap (nomeaning)
Destination
A: Australia andNew Zealand
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Model
A: 2-wheel drive
Engine type
B: GA 15DE engine
C: GA 16DE engine
E: SR20DE engine-For AustraliaandNew Zealand only
Body type
B: 4-door Sedan
F: 5-door Hatchback
Manufacturer
IN 1:Nissan, Passenger vehicle

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

1Type approval number
2 Vehicle identification
number(Chassis number)
3 Gross vehicle weight
4 Gross combination weight
Gross vehicle weight

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Gross trailing capacity
(Weight)
5 Gross axleweight(Front)
6 Gross axleweight(Rear)
7 Type approval number
8 Body colorcode
9 Trim color code
10 Model Specification No.
11 Engine model
12 Engine displacement
13 Transaxle model
14 Axle model

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identification plate

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identification number
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Stopgap (nomeaning)
Destination
U: Europe
Model
A: 2-wheel drive
Engine type
A: GA 14DE engine
C: GA 16DE engine
E: SR20DE engine
F: CD20 engine
Body type
B: 4-door Sedan
F: 5-door Hatchback
E: 3-door Hatchback
Manufacturer

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Emission
controlinformation label
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERARRANGEMENT
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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.
BT-2

INSTRUMENTPANEL
CAUTION:
• Disconnect bothbattery cablesinadvance.
• Disconnect airbag system lineinadvance.
• Never tamper withorforce airbag lidopen, asthis may adversely affectairbag performance.
• Becareful nottoscratch padandother parts.
REMOVAL -Instrument panelassembly

Instrument panelassembly
Remove airbag module (driver's) andsteering wheel.
Refer to"SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM"inRS section fordetails.

CD
Steering columncoverandcombination switch
• Remove screws.

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Instrument lowerpanel ondriver side
• Remove screws.

@
Cluster lidC
• Remove screwsanddisconnect harnessconnectors. Audio

&AIC
control
Consolebox

@
Cluster lidA
• Remove screws.

@
Combination meter
• Remove screwsanddisconnect harnessconnectors.

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Audio and
AIC
control unit
• Remove screwsfromtheinstrument panel.

(J)
Glove boxassembly
• Remove gloveboxpin.
• Then disconnect passengerairbag module
connector.

@
Passenger airbag module
• Refer to"SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM" inRS section fordetails.
@
AIT
finisher orMIT shift lever boot

@
Rear console box
• Remove consolemaskandscrews.

@
Front console box
• Remove screwsandbolts.

@
Instrument mask
• Disconnect harnessconnector.

@
Front pillargarnish
• Refer to"Side andFloor Trim" in"INTE-
RIOR TRIM" fordetails, 8T-16.

@
Instrument panelandpads
II

• Remove boltsandnuts.
• Remove doormirror switch anddisconnect
the connector.
•

8T-13

INTERIORTRIM
Side andFloor Trim(ConI' d)
REMOVAL -Body sidetrim
5-door hatchback

• Remove tonneau boardbefore removing bodysidetrim.

CD
Remove frontandrear seats. Referto"SEAT" fordetails, BT-35.

@
Remove frontandrear seat belts. Referto"SEAT BELTS" inRS section fordetails.

@)
Remove frontandrear kicking plates.

@
Remove dashsidelower finishers.

CID
Remove frontandrear body sidewelts.

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Remove frontpillar garnishes.

(f)
Remove centerpillarlower garnishes.

@
Remove centerpillarupper garnishes.

@
Remove rearparcel shelfsidefinishers.

@)
Remove rearpillar finishers.

@
Remove rearwheelhouse finishers.

@
Remove luggageroomrearplate.

@
Remove luggageroomrearfinisher.

@
Remove luggageroomsidelower finishers.

SEC. 678-749-769-799

MetalcliPGl
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X :Metal clip
88T050
8T-18

EXTERIOR
@
Front airspoiler

SEC. 960
8BT074
@
Front struttower barassembly

SEC. 401

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N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)

8BT099
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CAUTION:
Do not remove frontstruttower barassembly whilevehicle isjacked upwith wheels on.

8T-33

BRAKESYSTEM
SECTION

CONTENTS BR
PRECAUTIONS ANDPREPARATION
3

Precautions 3
Special Service Tools 4
Commercial ServiceTools 4

CHECK ANDADJUSTMENT 5

Checking BrakeFluidLevel 5
Checking BrakeLine 5
Changing BrakeFluid 5

AIR
BLEEDING 6

Bleeding Procedure 6

BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE 7

Removal 8
Inspection 8
Installation 8

CONTROL VALVE 9

Proportioning Valve 9

BRAKE PEDALANDBRACKET 11

Removal andInstallation 11
Inspection 11
Adjustment 11

MASTER CYLINDER 12

Removal 12
Disassembly 12
Inspection 13
Assembly 13
Installation 14

BRAKE BOOSTER 15

On-vehicle Service 15
Removal 15
Inspection 16
Installation 16

VACUUM HOSE 17

Removal andInstallation 17
Inspection 17

FRONT DISCBRAKE 19

Pad Replacement.. 19
Removal 22
Disassembly 22Inspection
-Caliper 22
Inspection -Rotor 23
Assembly '".23
Installation 24

REAR DRUM BRAKE 25

Removal 25
Inspection -Wheel Cylinder 26
Wheel Cylinder Overhaul 27
Inspection -Drum 27
Inspection -Lining 27
Installation 27

REAR DISCBRAKE 29

Pad Replacement 29

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Inspection -Caliper 32
Inspection -Rotor 33
Assembly 33
Installation 35

PARKING BRAKECONTROL 36

Removal andInstallation 36
Inspection 36
Adjustment ." 37

ANTI-LOCK BRAKESYSTEM 38

Purpose 38
Operation 38
ABS Hydraulic Circuit 38
System Components 39
System Description 39
Removal andInstallation .40
Wiring Diagram -ABS - .45

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
52

Contents 52
Component PartsandHarness Connector
Location 64

SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SDS)86

General Specifications 86
Inspection andAdjustment 88

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
•

GG94310000or

commercial equivalent

SBR820BA

For
tightening flarenut

Tool number
Tool name
PRECAUTIONS
ANDPREPARATION
Precautions (Conl'd)

BRAKE SYSTEM

• Recommended fluidisbrake fluid"DOT 3"or"DOT 4".
• Never reusedrained brakefluid.
• Donot mix different typesofbrake fluids (DOT3,DOT 4).
• Becareful nottosplash brakefluidonpainted areas;itmay
cause paintdamage. Ifbrake fluidissplashed onpainted
areas, washitaway withwater immediately.
• Toclean master cylinder parts,discbrake caliper partsor
wheel cylinder parts,useclean brake fluid.
• Never usemineral oilssuch asgasoline orkerosene. They
will ruin rubber partsofhydraulic system.
• Use flare nutwrench whenremoving andinstalling brake
tubes.
• Always torquebrakelineswhen installing.
WARNING:
• Clean brakes withavacuum dustcollector tominimize risk
of health hazard frompowder causedbyfriction.

Special Service Tools

Description

GG9431 0000

Flare nuttorque wrench

NT406
Removing
andinstalling eachbrake piping

a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
~: 16.2N'm(1.65 kg-m, 11.9f1-lb)
Commercial ServiceTools

Description
Tool name

CD
Flare nutcrows foot
@ Torque wrench
Brake fluidpressure
gauge
NT360
NT151
Removing
andinstalling eachbrake piping

a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

Measuring brakefluidpressure

BR-4

SEC.465

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N'm (kg-m, in-Ib)
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BRAKE
PEDALANDBRACKET
Removal andInstallation

Sloplamp sWitch

SBR205D

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Inspection

Check brakepedalforfollowing items:
• Brake pedalbend
• Clevis pindeformation
• Crack ofany welded portion
• Crack ordeformation ofclevis pinstopper

•

SBR997
Adjustment

Check brakepedalfreeheight fromdash reinforcement panel
(RHD) anddash lower panel (LHD). Adjust ifnecessary.

H: Freeheight
Refer to
50S
(BR-SS).
0: Depressed height
Refer to
50S
(BR-SS).
Under forceof
490
N
(50
kg,
110
Ib)
with engine running

1. Loosen locknutand adjust pedalfreeheight byturning
brake booster inputrod.Then tighten locknut.
2. Check pedalfreeplay.

Make surethatstop lamps gooff when pedal isreleased.

3. Check brakepedal's depressed heightwhileengine isrun-
ning. If lower thanspecification, checkforleaks, airinsystem or
damage tocomponents (mastercylinder, wheelcylinder,
etc.). Then make necessary repairs.

SBR034D BR-11