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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+

Import Compressor Service -> Calsonic Compressor -> COMPRESSOR CLUTCH SERVICE -> CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, REPLACE -> Installation -> Removal -> V5 COMPRESSOR -> V6 COMPRESSOR
Vehicle: 1993 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS

CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, REPLACE

V5 COMPRESSOR
Removal
  • Using spanner wrench No KV99845991 or equivalent, hold clutch hub and remove retaining nut, Fig. .
  • Install jig Nos. KV99859981, KV99845982 and bolt No. KV99845992 as shown in Fig. .
  • Tighten upper jig while holding lower jig.
  • Remove snap ring from shaft.
  • Remove pulley using suitable gear puller.
  • Remove lead wire fixing screw, then remove coil using suitable gear puller.
Installation
  • Install clutch jig Nos. KV99859981 and KV99845982 an...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Nissan -> Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Sentra 2.5 L4 GAS

These units cannot be ov...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Service as ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1999 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove wheel bearing locknut. Suspend knuckle with mechanics wire to avoid stretching caliper brake hose. Do not pull or twist brake hose. Tie rod does not need to be disconnected from knuckle.
  • Remove clip and separate brake hose from strut.
  • Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut securing lower ball joint to knuckle.
  • Strike knuckle with a soft hammer and pull down control arm to separate lower ball joint from knuckle.
  • Separate driveshaft...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) is controlled by the Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM receives its tire pressure signal from the remote keyless entry receiver. The remote keyless entry receiver receives i...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt. Do not turn belt tensioner counterclockwise. If this step is not followed replacement of belt tensioner and new pulley is required.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut and alternator electrical connector from back of a...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2007-09 Sentra
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Release the lower cabin air filter cover tab, then pull the bottom of the cover outward while tilting a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Nissan -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Sentra 4X4 1.6 L4 GAS

When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the AWD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the AWD system exist or if fr...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 2.5 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Loosen lock nut on alternator.
  • Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator.
  • Remove alternator and air conditioning compressor drive belt.
  • Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
  • Loosen adjusting bo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ground Location Diagram for 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 2.5 L4 GASGround Location Diagram for 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V 2.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Relay Box
  • E37
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve
  • Intake Manifold Collector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 Nissan Sentra  1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Backup Lamp
  • Left Backup Lamp
  • Backup Lamp Switch
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • 1993 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Alternator
  • Charge
  • Bulb Check Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE UPDATE
    Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Sentra E 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: RELAY TYPE 1M (GREEN OR BLUE) - SERVICE CAUTIONS
    Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Sentra 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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