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Nissan Altima L33 Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Nissan Altima L33 (2012–2015): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
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- DTC INDEX
- How to Read DTC and 1st Trip DTC
- How to Erase DTC
- How to Erase DTC (With CONSULT)
- SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE
- Diagnostic Tool Function
- DTC DETECTION LOGIC
- DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
- Diagnosis Procedure
- VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
- DTC Inspection Priority Chart
- Symptom Table
- Precaution for On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of CVT and Engine
- OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSIS
- CVT FLUID COOLER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
- CVT FLUID COOLER FINAL INSPECTION
- INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
- INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- INSPECTION BEFORE INSTALLATION
- Power Outlet (Sedan) 2
- Power Control System (Ipdm E/r) (Sedan) 5
- Power Control System (Power Distribution System) (Sedan) 5
- Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements (Sedan) 4
- Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements (Coupe) 4
- Power Control System (Ipdm/er) (Coupe) 5
- Power Outlet (Coupe) 2
- Power Control System (Power Distribution System) (Coupe) 5
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Precautions For Plastics
- High Strength Steel (HSS)
- PROHIBITION OF CUT AND CONNECTION
- Foam Repair
- FILL PROCEDURES
- Phosphate Coating Treatment and Cationic Electrodeposition Primer
- Anti-Corrosive Wax
- Undercoating
- FRONT PILLAR OUTER - EARLY PRODUCTION MODELS
- FRONT PILLAR OUTER - LATE PRODUCTION MODELS
- FRONT PILLAR REINFORCEMENT
- FRONT PILLAR INNER - EARLY PRODUCTION MODELS
- FRONT PILLAR INNER - LATE PRODUCTION MODELS
- Dash Side
- REINFORCEMENT
- OUTER SILL - EARLY PRODUCTION MODELS
- OUTER SILL - LATE PRODUCTION MODELS
- Body Center Marks
- Body Control System (BCM) (Sedan) 5
- Lan System (CAN Fundamental) (Sedan) 4
- Lan System (CAN) (Sedan) 4
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 1) (Sedan)
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 2) (Sedan)
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 3) (Sedan)
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 4) (Sedan)
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 5) (Sedan)
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 6) (Sedan)
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 7) (Sedan)
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 8) (Sedan)
- Lan System (CAN Fundamental) (Coupe) 4
- Lan System (CAN) (Coupe) 4
- Body Control System (Coupe) 5
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 1) (Coupe)
- Lan System (CAN) (Type 2) (Coupe)
- DTC INDEX
- SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
- ACTIVE TEST
- DTC DETECTION LOGIC
- Diagnosis Procedure
- DTC Logic
- DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
- DRIVER SIDE: Diagnosis Procedure (With LH and RH Anti-Pinch)
- DRIVER SIDE: Diagnosis Procedure (With LH Anti-Pinch Only)
- PASSENGER SIDE: Diagnosis Procedure (With LH and RH Anti-Pinch)
- PASSENGER SIDE: Diagnosis Procedure (With LH Anti-Pinch Only)
- Diagnosis Procedure (With LH and RH Anti-Pinch)
- Diagnosis Procedure (With LH Anti-Pinch Only)
- DRIVER SIDE: Diagnosis Procedure
- PASSENGER SIDE: Diagnosis Procedure
- VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
- DTC Inspection Priority Chart
- DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
- Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting
- INSPECTION
- System Description
- Component Description
- SET OPERATION
- ACCELERATE OPERATION
- CANCEL OPERATION
- COAST OPERATION
- RESUME OPERATION
- Cooling Fan Relay Operation
- Reset Operation
- Diagnosis Description
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: 1st Trip Detection Logic and Two Trip Detection Logic
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: Driving Pattern
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: System Readiness Test (SRT) Code
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: Permanent Diagnostic Trouble Code (Permanent DTC)
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- DESCRIPTION
- ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT: Description
- IDLE SPEED: Description
- IGNITION TIMING: Description
- VIN REGISTRATION: Description
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING: Description
- THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING: Description
- IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING: Description
- MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING VALUE CLEAR: Description
- System Description
- Component Description
- SET OPERATION
- ACCELERATE OPERATION
- CANCEL OPERATION
- COAST OPERATION
- RESUME OPERATION
- Cooling Fan Relay Operation
- Reset Operation
- Diagnosis Description
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: 1st Trip Detection Logic and Two Trip Detection Logic
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: Driving Pattern
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: System Readiness Test (SRT) Code
- DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION: Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- DESCRIPTION
- ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT: Description
- IDLE SPEED: Description
- IGNITION TIMING: Description
- VIN REGISTRATION: Description
- ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING: Description
- THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING: Description
- IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING: Description
- MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING VALUE CLEAR: Description
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping
- Special Service Tool
- Commercial Service Tool
- CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
- Camshaft valve clearance
- Camshaft Journal Clearance
- Valve Lifter Clearance
- Timing Chain
- VALVE DIMENSIONS
- VALVE SEAT CONTACT
- VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS
- VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD
- Piston to Piston Pin Clearance
- Piston Pin to Connecting Rod Bushing Clearance (Small End)
- Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance
- Reboring Cylinder Bore
- OUTER DIAMETER OF CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL
- Method of Measurement
- HOW TO SELECT A PISTON
- HOW TO SELECT A CONNECTING ROD BEARING
- HOW TO SELECT A MAIN BEARING
- DRIVE BELTS
- INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
- SPARK PLUG
- CYLINDER HEAD
- Valve Clearance
- Available Valve Lifter
- Valve Spring
- Valve Lifter
- Valve Oil Seal
- Valve Guide
- Valve Seat
- CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING
- CYLINDER BLOCK
- Available Piston
- Piston Ring
- Piston Pin
- CONNECTING ROD
- CRANKSHAFT
- MAIN BEARING
- Undersize
- Bearing Clearance
- CONNECTING ROD BEARING
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping
- Special Cautions to Ensure the Safe Disposal of Sodium-filled Exhaust Valves
- DEALER DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Special Service Tool
- Commercial Service Tool
- Checking Drive Belts
- CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
- Camshaft valve clearance
- Intake Manifold
- Electric Throttle Control Actuator
- Camshaft Journal Clearance
- Valve Lifter Clearance
- Timing Chain
- VALVE DIMENSIONS
- VALVE SEAT CONTACT
- VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS
- VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD
- Piston to Piston Pin Clearance
- Piston Pin to Connecting Rod Bushing Clearance (Small End)
- Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance
- Reboring Cylinder Bore
- OUTER DIAMETER OF CRANKSHAFT PIN
- Method of Measurement
- Method of Using Plastigage
- When a Cylinder Block is Reused
- Piston Selection Table
- When Crankshaft and Connecting Rod are Reused
- Undersize Bearing Usage Guide
- Bearing Undersize Table
- When Cylinder Block and Crankshaft are Reused
- Use Undersize Bearing Usage Guide
- VALVE TIMING
- DRIVE BELTS
- EXHAUST MANIFOLD
- SPARK PLUG
- CYLINDER HEAD
- Valve Clearance
- Available Valve Lifter
- Valve Spring
- Valve Lifter
- Valve Oil Seal
- Valve Guide
- Valve Seat
- CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING
- CYLINDER BLOCK
- Available Piston
- Piston Ring
- Piston Pin
- CONNECTING ROD
- CRANKSHAFT
- MAIN BEARING
- Undersize
- Bearing Clearance
- CONNECTING ROD BEARING
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping
- Special Service Tool
- Commercial Service Tool
- Checking Drive Belts
- CHECKING
- VALVE ADJUSTING
- Camshaft Visual Check
- Camshaft Journal Clearance
- Valve Lifter Clearance
- CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION
- VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS
- VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD
- Piston and Piston Pin Interference Fit
- CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION
- Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance (Small End)
- BEARING CLEARANCE
- DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT
- OIL JET
- DRIVE BELT
- SPARK PLUG
- INTAKE MANIFOLD
- EXHAUST MANIFOLD
- CAMSHAFT
- VALVE LIFTER
- VALVE CLEARANCE
- AVAILABLE VALVE LIFTER
- CYLINDER HEAD
- VALVE DIMENSIONS
- VALVE OIL SEAL
- VALVE GUIDE
- VALVE SEAT
- VALVE SPRING
- CYLINDER BLOCK
- AVAILABLE PISTON
- PISTON RING
- PISTON PIN
- CONNECTING ROD
- CRANKSHAFT
- MAIN BEARING
- UNDERSIZE
- MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
- CONNECTING ROD BEARING
- CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
- Drive Plate
- Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
- Engine Performance Safety Precautions
- Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information 2
- Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information 2
- Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
- State Emission Standards - Diesel
- Audio, Visual, Navigation System (Base Audio) (Sedan) 5
- Audio, Visual, Navigation System (Display Audio Without Bose) (Sedan) 5
- Audio, Visual, Navigation System (Display Audio with Bose) (Sedan) 5
- Audio, Visual, Navigation System (Navigation Without Bose) (Sedan) 6
- Audio, Visual, Navigation System (Navigation with Bose) (Sedan) 6
- Audio, Visual & Navigation System (Base Audio) (Coupe) 5
- Audio, Visual & Navigation System (Bose Audio Without Navigation) (Coupe) 5
- Audio, Visual & Navigation System (Bose Audio with Navigation) (Coupe) 6
- ACTIVE TEST
- Inspection in Auto Active Test Mode
- Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
- SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
- BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE): Diagnosis Procedure
- IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM): Diagnosis Procedure
- Diagnosis Procedure
- HEADLAMP (HALOGEN): Diagnosis Procedure
- HEADLAMP (XENON): Diagnosis Procedure
- PRECAUTIONS FOR TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
- Component Inspection
- Component Inspection (Stop Lamp Switch)
- Component Inspection (Stop Lamp Relay-2)
- VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
- DTC Inspection Priority Chart
- DTC Index
- Symptom Table
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Precaution for Work
- Special Service Tool
- XENON HEADLAMP
- EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
- OUTLINE
- COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
- WIPER INTERMITTENT DIAL POSITION SETTING
- DATA MONITOR
- WORK SUPPORT
- CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR
- List of ECU Reference
- DETAILED FLOW
- Component Function Check
- HEADLAMP (HALOGEN): Component Function Check
- HEADLAMP (XENON): Component Function Check
- AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
- PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
- DOOR MIRROR SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP
- HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP - WITH REAR SPOILER
- HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP - WITH PARCEL SHELF
- STOP/TAIL LAMP LED (IF EQUIPPED)
- FRONT COMBINATION LAMP - XENON
- FRONT COMBINATION LAMP - HALOGEN
- REAR COMBINATION LAMP - NON LED
- REAR COMBINATION LAMP - LED
- Terms
- Units
- Contents
- Connector symbols
- SWITCH POSITIONS
- MULTIPLE SWITCH
- PREVIOUS STANDARD
- NEW STANDARD BASED ON ISO
- Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants
- SAE J1930 Terminology List
- Model Variation
- Dimensions
- Wheels & Tires
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Precautions For Xenon Headlamp Service
- Procedures without Cowl Top Cover
- Three Way Catalyst
- Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended)
- Engine Oils
- HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS
- Air Conditioning
- Special Service Tool
- Garage Jack and Safety Stand
- 2-Pole Lift
- Board-on Lift
- Tow Truck Towing
- FRONT
- CVT
- PRECAUTIONS
- CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT
- HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS
- Probing from Terminal Side
- How to Check Enlarged Contact Spring of Terminal
- Hint
- Sensor & Relay
- Engine Compartment
- Behind the Instrument Panel
- Under Seating Areas
- WATER INTRUSION
- ELECTRICAL LOAD
- COLD OR HOT START UP
- Continuity Check Method
- Voltage Check Method
- Resistance Check Method
- VOLTAGE DROP TESTS
- Measuring Voltage Drop - Accumulated Method
- Terms
- Units
- Contents
- Components
- Connector symbols
- SWITCH POSITIONS
- MULTIPLE SWITCH
- PREVIOUS STANDARD
- NEW STANDARD BASED ON ISO
- Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants
- SAE J1930 Terminology List
- Model Variation
- Prefix and suffix designations
- Dimensions
- Wheels & Tires
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Precautions For Xenon Headlamp Service
- Procedures without Cowl Top Cover
- Three Way Catalyst
- Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended) QR25DE
- Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended) VQ35DE
- Engine Oils
- HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS
- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS
- Air Conditioning
- Special Service Tool
- Pantograph Jack
- Garage Jack and Safety Stand
- 2-Pole Lift
- Board-on Lift
- Tow Truck Towing
- FRONT
- CVT
- CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT
- HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS
- Probing from Terminal Side
- How to Check Enlarged Contact Spring of Terminal
- Hint
- Sensor & Relay
- Engine Compartment
- Behind the Instrument Panel
- Under Seating Areas
- WATER INTRUSION
- ELECTRICAL LOAD
- COLD OR HOT START UP
- Continuity Check Method
- Voltage Check Method
- Resistance Check Method
- VOLTAGE DROP TESTS
- Measuring Voltage Drop - Accumulated Method
- DETAILED FLOW
- CONDITIONS
- TEMPERATURE SETTING TRIMMER
- FOOT POSITION SETTING TRIMMER
- INLET PORT MEMORY FUNCTION
- Component's Role
- Refrigerant pressure sensor
- Pressure Relief Valve
- DISCHARGE AIR FLOW
- AIR CONDITIONER LAN CONTROL SYSTEM
- SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION
- AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
- BLOWER SPEED CONTROL
- INTAKE DOOR CONTROL
- MODE DOOR CONTROL
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT
- PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
- DATA MONITOR
- CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR
- Auxiliary Mechanism Trimmers
- AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
- Ambient Sensor
- In-vehicle sensor
- Aspirator
- SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS
- Intake Sensor
- PHYSICAL VALUES
- Component Function Check
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)
- CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT
- MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
- SERVICE HOSES
- SERVICE COUPLERS
- AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL
- A/C SWITCH
- TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
- BLOWER CONTROL DIAL
- RECIRCULATION ( ) SWITCH
- DEFROSTER SWITCH
- MODE SWITCHES
- REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
- POTENTIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL (PTC)
- SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
- ACTIVE TEST
- SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
- SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
- Diagnosis Procedure
- INSPECTION FLOW
- DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET CLUTCH
- DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
- DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
- Component Inspection
- DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM
- VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
- SYMPTOM TABLE
- TEST CONDITION
- TEST READING
- Trouble Diagnosis For Abnormal Pressure
- Inspection procedure
- DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT
- DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER MOTOR
- DETAILED WORK FLOW
- Check SRS Repair History
- Driver Air Bag Module
- Front Passenger Air Bag Module
- Front Side Air Bag
- Side Curtain Air Bag
- Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with Load Limiter
- DIRECT CONNECT
- SLIDE DOUBLE LOCKING
- Occupant Classification System (OCS)
- Information From Customer
- Preliminary Check
- CONSULT Function (AIR BAG)
- Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT)
- With CONSULT
- CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE (With CONSULT)
- CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE (Without CONSULT)
- WARNING LAMP FLASH CODE CHART
- Seat Belt Warning System Does Not Function
- Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
- PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
- Precaution for SRS "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" Service
- Occupant Classification System Precaution
- Engine Control System (QR25DE) (Sedan)
- Engine Control System (VQ35DE) (Sedan)
- Engine Control System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (California) (Coupe)
- Engine Control System (Diagnostic Codes & Symptom Tests) (Usa & Canada) (Coupe)
- Engine Control System (Introduction) (California) (Coupe) 2
- Engine Control System (Introduction) (Usa & Canada) (Coupe) 2
- Glass & Window System (Sedan) 4
- Power Window Control System (LH Only Anti-Pinch) (Sedan) 5
- Power Window Control System (LH & RH Front Anti-Pinch) (Sedan) 5
- Power Window Control System (LH Only Anti-Pinch-Coupe) (Coupe) 5
- Power Window Control System (Lh&rh Front Anti-Pinch-Coupe) (Coupe) 5
- Glass & Window System (Coupe) 6