maintenance NISSAN SENTRA 2006 B15 / 5.G Service Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not come on,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Open the engine hood.3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing the
tab and lifting the cover up.
4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.
5. If the fuse is open
sA, replace it with a new
fuse
sB.
6. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
Fusible links
If the electrical equipment does not operate and
fuses are in good condition, check the fusible
links. If any of these fusible links are melted,
replace with only genuine NISSAN parts.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
CAUTION
Never use a fuse of a higher or lower
amperage rating than specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or cause a fire.
If any electrical equipment does not operate,
check for an open fuse.
1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are OFF.
2. Remove the coin box
sA.3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller
sB. The
fuse puller is located in the center of the fuse
block.
4. If the fuse is open, replace it with a known
good fuse.
5. If a new fuse also opens, have the electrical
system checked and repaired by a NISSAN
dealer.
6. Install the coin box.
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Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
s1Open the lid using a coinsA.
s2Remove the batterysB.
s3Install a new batterysCwith the “+” facing
down.
Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent.
s4Close the lid securely.
Type A
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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5. Press the LOCK orbutton, then the
UNLOCK orbutton two or three times
to check the keyfob operation.
If the battery is removed for any reason
other than replacement, perform step 5.cAn improperly disposed battery can
hurt the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.cThe keyfob is water-resistant; how-
ever, if it does get wet, immediately
wipe completely dry.
cThe operational range of the keyfob
extends to approximately 49 ft (15 m)
from the vehicle. This range may vary
with conditions.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation of the device.
Type B
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HEADLIGHTS
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which
uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A
bulb can be replaced from inside the engine
compartment without removing the headlight as-
sembly.
CAUTION
cHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
cWhen handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
cDO NOT TOUCH THE BULB
cUse the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Wattage 65/55Bulb No. H13/9008*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
cDo not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture and smoke may enter
the headlight body and affect the per-
formance of the headlight.cAiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is
necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
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LIGHTS
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Removing the headlight bulb
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Disconnect the battery cables.
3. If removing the driver’s side headlight bulb,
remove the battery and cover.
4. Disconnect the bulb connector. Pull back
the red tab and take off the connector.
5. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and re-
move.
sA.
6. Pull out the headlight bulb and socket as an
assembly. Do not shake or rotate the bulb
when removing it. Do not touch the glass
envelope
sB.
Replacing the headlight bulb
Install in the reverse order of removal.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.
CAUTION
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact a NISSAN dealer.
Adjusting the headlight aim
If the headlights need aiming adjustment, please
see a NISSAN dealer.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
Replacing the fog light bulb
CAUTION
cHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break if the glass envelope is scratched
or the bulb is dropped.
cWhen handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
cUse the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Wattage 55 Bulb No. H11*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at a NISSAN dealer for the latest
parts information.
cDo not leave the bulb out of the fog light
for a long period of time as dust, mois-
ture and smoke may enter the fog light
body and affect the performance of the
fog light.
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1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the bulb connector. Pull down
and take off the connector.
3. Rotate the bulb
sAcounterclockwise and
remove.
4. Remove by pulling it straight out of the fog
light assembly. Do not shake or rotate the
bulb when removing it. Do not touch the
glass envelope.
sB.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
Headlights 65/55 9008(H13)
Parking and turn
signal light8/27 3157AK
Fog light (if so
equipped)55 H11
Map light (if so
equipped)868
Interior light 8 68
Rear combination
light
Turn 27 1156
Stop/tail 27/8 1157
Side marker 3.8 194
High-mounted stop
light
Inside 18 921
Spoiler (if so
equipped)See a NISSAN
dealer for
assistance.
License plate light 5 194
Backup light 18 921
Trunk light 3.4 158
* Always check with the Parts Department at a
NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
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1. Map lights (if so equipped)
2. Interior light
3. Front combination light
4. Front fog light (if so equipped)
5. High-mounted stoplight
6. License plate lights
7. Stoplight in rear spoiler (if so equipped)
8. Backup lights
9. Rear combination light
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb replacement
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Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When
replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or
cover.
Use a cloth
s1to protect the interior light hous-
ing.
Interior light
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Trunk light (if so equipped)
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Loosen the connector by turning it counterclock-
wise
s1.Use flat nose pliers to turn the bulb socket.
License plate light
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Backup light
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Rear combination light side maker bulb
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