NISSAN LATIO 2008 Service Repair Manual

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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CTRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLECLClutch System
MTManual Transaxle
ATAutomatic Transaxle
CVTCVT
DDRIVELINE/AXLEFAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGPSPower Steering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belts
SRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security System
GWGlasses, Window System & Mirrors
RFRoof
EIExterior & Interior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
JAIR CONDITIONERMTCManual Air Conditioner
KELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging System
LTLighting System
DIDriver Information System
WWWiper, Washer & Horn
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
AVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
ACSAuto Cruise Control System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
LMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
Edition: May 2007
Revision: May 2007
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This manual contains maintenance and repair procedures for the
2008 NISSAN VERSA.
In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting
any repair task.
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.

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Engine Tune-up DataINFOID:0000000001903528
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000001903529
Engine typeMR18DE
Cylinder arrangement In-line 4
Displacement cm
3 (cu in)1,797 (109.65)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 84.0 x 81.1 (3.307 x 3.192)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression 2
Oil 1
Compression ratio 9.9
Compression pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2 , psi) / 250 rpm Standard 1,500 (15.0, 15.3, 217.6)
Minimum 1,200 (12.0, 12.2, 174)
Differential limit between cylinders 100 (1.0, 1.0, 15)
Plug type
Iridium-tipped TYPE
Make DENSO
Standard type FXE20HR11
Spark plug gap Nominal: 1.1 (0.043)
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)RH
Minimum - 1
° 05 ′ (- 1.08 °)
Nominal - 0 ° 20 ′ (- 0.33 °)
Maximum 0 ° 25 ′ (0.42 °)
LH Minimum - 0
° 55 ′ (- 0.92 °)
Nominal - 0 ° 10 ′ (- 0.17 °)
Maximum 0 ° 35 ′ (0.58 °)
Left and right difference
(RH - LH) Minimum -0
° 45 ′ (-0.75 °) or less
Nominal -0 ° 12 ′ (-0.20 °) or less
Maximum 0 ° 21 ′ (0.35 °) or less
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum 4
° 05 ′ (4.08 °)
Nominal 4 ° 50 ′ (4.83 °)
Maximum 5 ° 35 ′ (5.58 °)
LH Minimum 3
° 55 ′ (3.92 °)
Nominal 4 ° 40 ′ (4.67 °)
Maximum 5 ° 25 ′ (5.42 °)
Left and right difference
(RH - LH) Minimum -0
° 21 ′ (-0.35 °) or less
Nominal 0 ° 12 ′ (0.20 °) or less
Maximum 0 ° 45 ′ (0.75 °) or less

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*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000001903531
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000001903530
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 9
° 10 ′ (9.17 °)
Nominal 9 ° 55 ′ (9.92 °)
Maximum 10 ° 40 ′ (10.67 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left or right, each side)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum 0
° 0 ′ (0 °)
Nominal 0 ° 3 ′ (0.05 °)
Maximum 0 ° 6 ′ (0.10 °)
SFA234AC
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum – 2
° 01 ′ (– 2.02 °)
Nominal – 1 ° 31 ′ (– 1.52 °)
Maximum – 1 ° 01 ′ (– 1.02 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Nominal 5.0 mm (0.197 in)
Maximum 9.0 mm (0.354 in)
Angle (A - B)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum 0
° 3 ′ (0.05 °)
Nominal 0 ° 14 ′ (0.23 °)
Maximum 0 ° 24 (0.41 °)
Tire size P185/65R15
Front (Hf) 686 mm (27.01 in)
Rear (Hr) 684 mm (26.93 in)
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*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000001903532
Brake PedalINFOID:0000000001903533
Unit: mm (in)
Front Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000001903534
Unit: mm (in)
Rear Drum BrakeINFOID:0000000001903535
Unit: mm (in)
Front brake Brake model CLZ25VACylinder bore diameter 57.2 mm (2.252 in)
Pad
Length × width × thickness 125.6 mm
× 46.0 mm × 9.5 mm
(4.945 in × 1.811 in × 0.374 in)
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 280 mm × 24.0 mm (11.02 in × 0.945 in)
Rear brake Brake model LT20D Cylinder bore diameter 15.87 mm (0.625 in)
Lining
Length × width × thickness 194.1 mm
× 30.0 mm × 4.0 mm
(7.642 in × 1.181 in × 0.157 in)
Drum outer diameter 228.6 mm (9.000 in)
Master cylinder Cylinder bore diameter 22.22 mm (0.875 in)
Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution
Brake booster Booster model C255 Diaphragm diameter 255 mm (10.04 in)
Brake pedal free height (from dash panel top surface) A/T, CVT model 172.4 - 182.4 (6.79 - 7.18)
M/T model 162.3 - 172.3 (6.39 - 6.78)
Brake pedal depressed height
[under a force of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f) with the engine running] A/T, CVT model 98 (3.86) or more
M/T model 90 (3.54) or more
Clearance between brake pedal lever and the threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 - 1.96 (0.0291 - 0.0772)
Pedal play 3 - 11 (0.12 - 0.43)
Brake modelCLZ25VA
Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 9.5 (0.374)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 24.0 (0.945)
Repair limit thickness 22.0 (0.866)
Runout limit 0.04 (0.0016)
Maximum uneven wear (mea-
sured at 8 positions)
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or less
Brake model
LT 2 0 D
Brake lining Standard thickness (new) 4.0 (0.157)
Repair limit thickness 1.5 (0.059)
Drum Standard inner diameter (new) 228.6 (9.000)
Repair limit inner diameter 230.0 (9.055)

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Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000001903536
DescriptionCapacity (Approximate)
Liter US measure Imp measure
Fuel 52.0 13 3/4 gal 11 1/2 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter change 3.9 4 1/8 qt 3 3/8 qt
Without oil filter change 3.7 3 7/8 qt 3 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 4.9 5 1/8 qt 4 3/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir at max level) 6.8 7 1/4 qt 6 qt
Manual transaxle fluid (MTF) 2.0 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt
Automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) 7.9 8 3/8 qt 7 qt
CVT fluid 8.3 8 3/4 qt 7 1/4 qt
Brake and clutch fluid — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4 3/4 qt 4 qt
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.45 ± 0.05 kg 0.99 ± 0.11 lb 0.99 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil Typ e 1
120 m4.1 fl oz 4.2 fl oz
Typ e 2 100 m3.4 fl oz 3.5 fl oz

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ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................2
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
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ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM ..............3
Component ...............................................................3
Removal and Installation ..........................................3

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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000001703109
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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 must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR 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 and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.

ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM
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ComponentINFOID:0000000001703110
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001703111
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble accelerator pedal assembly. Do not remove accelerator pedal position sensor
from accelerator pedal assembly.
• Avoid impact from dropping etc. during handling.
• Be careful to keep accelerator pedal assembly away from water.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect accelerator pedal position sensor harness connector.
3. Loosen mounting bolts, and remove accelerator pedal assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Insert locating pin into vehicle side to position accelerator pedal assembly. Install mounting bolt to accelera-
tor pedal assembly.
• Align the stud bolt on the floor with the thread hole to insert accelerator pedal stopper until it contacts the
face.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Make sure that the accelerator pedal moves smoothly within the whole operation range.
• Make sure that the accelerator pedal securely returns to the original position.
1. Accelerator pedal assembly 2. Locating pin 3. Accelerator pedal stopper
: Vehicle front
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