NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

Body Rear End and Opener
4-DOOR SEDAN
lWhen removing or installing trunk lid, place a cloth or other padding on rear fender panels. This pre-
vents vehicle body from being scratched.
lBumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
lTrunk lid adjustment: Adjust at hinge-trunk lid portion for proper trunk lid fit.
lTrunk lid lock system adjustment: Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock. After adjustment,
check trunk lid lock operation.
WARNING:
lBe careful not to scratch trunk lid stay when installing trunk lid.
A scratched stay may cause gas leakage.
lThe contents of the trunk lid stay are under pressure. Do not take apart puncture, apply heat or
allow fire near it.
lOpener cable: Do not attempt to bend cable using excessive force.
lAfter installation, make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly.
NBT034
5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)
Upper
Spring holder
LowerOpener handle
Opener cable
Lock nut
Fuel filler lid opener & control
Trunk lid striker
.5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
20.6 - 26.5
(2.1 - 2.7,
15 - 20)
: N´m (kg-m, in-lb) Cloth
Actuator
.Trunk lid lock
key cylinder
.Trunk lid lock
.5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65, 45.1 - 56.4)
BODY END
BT-7

REMOVAL Ð Rear bumper assembly
p1Remove license plate lamp.
p2Remove clipsC203securing left and right chipping protector.
p3Remove screws securing bumper fascia to left and right rear fenders.
p4Remove clipsCS101securing bumper fascia to real panel.
p5Remove clipsC205securing bumper fascia to rear panel upper.
p6Extract bumper fascia assembly.
YBT062
BODY END
Body Rear End and Opener (Cont'd)
BT-8

5-DOOR HATCHBACK
lBack door adjustment: Adjust at hinge-body portion for proper back door fit.
lBack door lock system adjustment: Adjust lock & striker so that they are in the center. After adjustment,
check back door lock operation.
WARNING:
lBe careful not to scratch back door stay when installing back door. A scratched stay may cause
gas leakage.
lThe contents of the back door stay are under pressure. Do not take apart, puncture, apply heat
or allow fire near it.
lOpener cable: Do not attempt to bend cable using excessive force.
lAfter installation, make sure that back door and fuel filler lid open smoothly.
REMOVAL Ð Rear bumper assembly
p1Remove license plate lamp
p2Remove clipsC203securing left and right chipping protector.
p3Remove screws securing bumper fascia to left and right rear fenders.
p4Remove clipsCS101securing bumper fascia to rear panel.
p5Remove clipsC205securing bumper fascia to rear panel upper.
p6Extract bumper fascia assembly.
NBT036 Opener handleOpener cable
Lock nut
Fuel filler lid opener & control
20.6 - 26.5
(2.10 - 2.70,
15.2 - 19.5)
12.7 - 15.7
(1.30 - 1.60,
9.4 - 11.6)12.7 - 15.7
(1.30 - 1.60,
9.4 - 11.6)
12.7 - 15.7
(1.30 - 1.60,
9.4 - 11.6)
20.6 - 26.5
(2.10 - 2.70,
15.2 - 19.5)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb) Cloth
.5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65, 45.1 - 56.4)
Actuator
Key
cylinder
BODY END
Body Rear End and Opener (Cont'd)
BT-9

YBT061
BODY END
Body Rear End and Opener (Cont'd)
BT-10

WAGON
lBack door adjustment: Adjust at hinge-body portion for proper back door fit.
lBack door lock system adjustment: Adjust lock & striker so that they are in the center. After adjustment,
check back door lock operation.
WARNING:
lBe careful not to scratch back door stay when installing back door. A scratched stay may cause
gas leakage.
lThe contents of the back door stay are under pressure. Do not take apart, puncture, apply heat
or allow fire near it.
lFuel filler lid opener cable: Do not attempt to bend cable using excessive force.
lAfter installation, make sure that back door and fuel filler lid open smoothly.
REMOVAL Ð Rear bumper assembly
p1Remove clipsC203securing left and right chipping protector.
p2Remove screws securing bumper fascia to left and right rear fenders.
p3Remove clipsC205(small) securing bumper fascia to rear panel.
p4Remove clipsC205(large) securing bumper fascia to rear panel upper.
p5Extract bumper fascia assembly.
NBF270 Opener handle
Opener
cableLock nut
.Fuel filler lid opener & control
.20.6 - 26.5
(2.10 - 2.70,
15.2 - 19.5)
12.7 - 15.7
(1.30 - 1.60,
9.4 - 11.6)12.7 - 15.7
(1.30 - 1.60,
9.4 - 11.6)
12.7 - 15.7
(1.30 - 1.60,
9.4 - 11.6)
.12.7 - 15.7
(1.30 - 1.60,
9.4 - 11.6)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: N´m (kg-m, in-lb)
2.9 - 3.8 N´m
(0.30 - 0.39 kg-m,
25.7 - 33.6 in-lb)..5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)Key cylinder
Actuator
BODY END
Body Rear End and Opener (Cont'd)
BT-11

NBF271 Back door lock adjustment
Back door hinge adjustment
Back door stay installation
Opener
handle
Fuel filler lid control
Back door striker adjustment
*: Bumper assembly mounting clips and screws. Bumper fascia
assemblyRear fender cover
Back door lock control
BODY END
Body Rear End and Opener (Cont'd)
BT-12

Front Door
lFor removal of door trim, refer to ªDoor Trimº in ªINTERIOR TRIMº for details, BT-24.
lAfter adjusting door or door lock, check door lock operation.
NBT038
SEC. 800×803×805
5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65, 45.1 - 56.4)
5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)
6.08 - 7.75
(0.62 - 0.79,
53.8 - 68.6)
6.08 - 7.75
(0.62 - 0.79,
53.8 - 68.6)
6.08 - 7.75
(0.62 - 0.79,
53.8 - 68.6)6.08 - 7.75
(0.62 - 0.79,
53.8 - 68.6)
20.6 - 26.5
(2.1 - 2.7,
15 - 20)
5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)
2.93 - 3.82
(0.30 - 0.39,
25.9 - 33.8)
Door-hinge adjustment
20.6 - 26.5 (2.1 - 2.7, 15 - 20)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: N´m (kg-m, in-lb)
: Apply grease Striker adjustment
13-16
(1.3 - 1.6,
9 - 12)Door-hinge
adjustment
DOOR
BT-13

Rear Door
NBT039
SEC. 820×823×825
1.47- 1.86
(0.15 - 0.19,
13.0 - 16.5)
5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)
5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 -0.65,
45.1 - 56.4)
Door-hinge adjustment
20.6 - 26.5
(2.1 - 2.7,
15 - 20)Striker adjustment
13-16
(1.3 - 1.6,
9 - 12)
20.6 - 26.5
(2.1 - 2.7,
15 - 20)
5.1 - 6.37
(0.52 - 0.65,
45.1 - 56.4) Door-hinge adjustment
6.08 - 7.75
(0.62 - 0.79,
53.8 - 68.6)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: N´m (kg-m, in-lb)
: Apply grease
6.08 - 7.75
(0.62 - 0.79,
53.8 - 68.6)
6.08 - 7.75
(0.62 - 0.79,
53.8 - 68.6)
DOOR
BT-14

CAUTION:
lDisconnect both battery cables in advance.
lDisconnect air bag system line in advance.
lNever tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance.
lBe careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
REMOVAL Ð Instrument panel assembly
Instrument panel assemblyCombination meterAudio & A/C controlConsole box
Remove air bag module (driver's) and steering wheel.
Refer to ªSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMº in RS section for details.
p1Steering column cover and combination switchlRemove screws.
p2Instrument lower panel on driver sidelRemove screws.
p3Cluster lid AlRemove screws.
p4Combination meterlRemove screws and disconnect harness connectors.
p5Audio
p6Center ventilatorlRemove screws.lPull out with a miniature flat-bladed screwdriver.
p7A/C or heated controllRemove screws.
p8Audio bracket
p9Glove box assemblylRemove glove box pin.lThen disconnect passenger air bag module connector.
p10Passenger air bag modulelRefer to ªSUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMº in RS section for
details.
p11Lower coverlRemove clip
p12AT finisher or MT shift lever boot
p13Rear console boxlRemove console mask and screws.
p14Front console boxlRemove screws and bolts.
p15Front defroster grilllDisconnect harness connector.
p16Front pillar garnishlRefer to ªSide and Floor Trimº in ªINTERIOR TRIMº for details, BT-18.
p17Instrument panel and padslRemove nuts and bolts.lRemove door mirror switch and disconnect the connector.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BT-15

NBT040
SEC. 248×251×272×487×680×685×969
2.8 - 4.8 (0.29 - 0.49, 24.8 - 42.5)
14.7 - 24.5
(1.50 - 2.5,
10.8 - 18.1)
Metal clip
Metal clip
Metal clip
Metal clip
Metal clip
: N´m (kg-m, in-lb)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
H: Instrument panel assembly mounting bolts & nuts. HH
HH H
H
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BT-16