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Maintenance (Sedan): Removal & Installation Nissan Altima L33

Procedures 4 illustrations ~1241 words

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Standard type (1)DENSO
FXE20HE11C
Gap (nominal)1.1 mm (0.043 in)
(1) Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
(1)Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

REMOVAL

CAUTIONIt is not necessary to remove the front air duct to replace the air cleaner filter.

Note. Replace the air cleaner filter per the periodic maintenance schedule or as necessary. Refer to " FOR USA AND CANADA: INTRODUCTION OF PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ".

  1. Unhook air cleaner case side clips and lift air cleaner case (upper).
  2. Remove the air cleaner filter.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

  1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
  2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter.
  3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification below. Oil filter: 18.0 N.m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
  4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to " «CHANGING ENGINE OIL»(ref-575994-S40891921582013090900000) ".
  5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.
  6. Install the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to " «FENDER PROTECTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-576032-S24580463982013090900000) ".

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: SPARK PLUG: Removal and Installation
Scheme 18: SPARK PLUG: Removal and Installation

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: REMOVAL
Scheme 19: REMOVAL
  1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION LH»(ref-575992-S21794359112013090900000) " (LH side) and " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION RH»(ref-575992-S28312042482013090900000) " (RH side).
  2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable tool.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Standard type (1)DENSO
FXE22HR11
Gap (nominal)1.1 mm (0.043 in)
(1) Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
(1)Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CVT FLUID: Replacement

CVT fluid: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

Fluid capacity: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

CAUTIONAlways use shop paper. Never use shop cloth. Replace a drain plug gasket with new ones at the final stage of the operation when installing. Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye. After replacement, always perform CVT fluid leakage check.

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Scheme 20
Scheme 20

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
Scheme 21
  1. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
  2. Select "FLUID TEMP" and confirm that the CVT fluid temperature is 40°C (104°F) or less.
  3. Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the drain plug and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-576004-S12267091482013090900000) ".
  6. Install the drain plug to oil pan. CAUTION: Drain plug gasket use the old one.
  7. Remove the overflow plug from converter housing.
  8. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
  9. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
  10. Fill approximately 3 liter (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
  11. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug. NOTE: Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
  12. Lift down the vehicle.
  13. Start the engine.
  14. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "DS", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
  15. Check that the CONSULT "Data Monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).
  16. Stop the engine.
  17. Lift up the vehicle.
  18. Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan.
  19. Repeat steps 8 to 18 (one time).
  20. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-576004-S12267091482013090900000) ".
  21. Remove the overflow plug.
  22. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
  23. Install the ATF changer hose to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
  24. Fill approximately 3 liter (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
  25. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug. NOTE: Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
  26. Lift down the vehicle.
  27. Start the engine.
  28. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "DS", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
  29. Check that the CONSULT "Data Monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).
  30. Lift up the vehicle.
  31. Remove the overflow plug and confirm that the CVT fluid is drained from the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Perform this work with the vehicle idling. NOTE: If the CVT fluid is not drained, refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-576068-S40607725652013090900000) " and refill with the CVT fluid.
  32. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-576004-S12267091482013090900000) ". CAUTION: Never reuse O-ring.
  33. Lift down the vehicle.
  34. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
  35. Select "CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN".
  36. Select "Erase".
  37. Stop the engine.

CVT fluid: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

Fluid capacity: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

CAUTIONAlways use shop paper. Never use shop cloth. Replace a drain plug gasket with new ones at the final stage of the operation when installing. Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is a risk of dripping fluid entering the eye. After replacement, always perform CVT fluid leakage check.
  1. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
  2. Select "FLUID TEMP" and confirm that the CVT fluid temperature is 40°C (104°F) or less.
  3. Check that the selector lever is in the "P" position, then completely engage the parking brake.
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the drain plug and drain the CVT fluid from the oil pan. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-576005-S13418438132013090900000) ".
  6. Install the drain plug to oil pan. CAUTION: Drain plug gasket use the old one.
  7. Remove the overflow plug from converter housing.
  8. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) (A) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
  9. Install the ATF changer hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
  10. Fill approximately 3 liter (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
  11. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug. NOTE: Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
  12. Lift down the vehicle.
  13. Start the engine.
  14. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "DS", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
  15. Check that the CONSULT "Data Monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).
  16. Stop the engine.
  17. Lift up the vehicle.
  18. Remove the drain plug, and then drain CVT fluid from oil pan.
  19. Repeat steps 8 to 18 (one time).
  20. Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-576005-S13418438132013090900000) ".
  21. Remove the overflow plug.
  22. Install the charging pipe set (KV311039S0) into the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
  23. Install the ATF changer hose to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Press the ATF changer hose all the way onto the charging pipe until it stops.
  24. Fill approximately 3 liter (3-1/8 US qt, 2-5/8 lmp qt) of the CVT fluid.
  25. Remove the ATF changer hose and charging pipe, then install the overflow plug. NOTE: Perform this work quickly because CVT fluid leaks.
  26. Lift down the vehicle.
  27. Start the engine.
  28. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to the entire position from "P" to "DS", and shift it to the "P" position. NOTE: Hold the lever at each position for 5 seconds.
  29. Check that the CONSULT "Data Monitor" in "FLUID TEMP" is 35°C (95°F) to 45°C (113°F).
  30. Lift up the vehicle.
  31. Remove the overflow plug and confirm that the CVT fluid is drained from the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Perform this work with the vehicle idling. NOTE: If the CVT fluid is not drained, refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-576068-S37866349312013090900000) " and refill with the CVT fluid.
  32. When the flow of CVT fluid slows to a drip, tighten the overflow plug to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-576005-S13418438132013090900000) ". CAUTION: Never reuse O-ring.
  33. Lift down the vehicle.
  34. Select "Data Monitor" in "TRANSMISSION" using CONSULT.
  35. Select "CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN".
  36. Select "Erase".
  37. Stop the engine.

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