General Information: Other Nissan Armada I рестайлинг

Terms

1. The captions WARNING and CAUTION warn you of steps that must be followed to prevent personal injury and/or damage to some part of the vehicle. WARNING indicates the possibility of personal injury if instructions are not followed. CAUTION indicates the possibility of component damage if instructions are not followed. BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS except WARNING and CAUTION give you helpful information. Standard value: Tolerance at inspection and adjustment. Limit value: The maximum or minimum limit value that should not be exceeded at inspection and adjustment.

Units

1. The UNITS given in this service information are primarily expressed as the SI UNIT (International System of Unit), and alternatively expressed in the metric system and in the yard/pound system. Also with regard to tightening torque of bolts and nuts, there are descriptions both about range and about the standard tightening torque. "Example" Range Outer Socket Lock Nut : 59 - 78 N.m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb) Standard Drive Shaft Installation Bolt : 44.3 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)

Contents

1. THE TITLE is indicated on the upper portion of each article and shows the part or system.
2. THE SMALL ILLUSTRATIONS show the important steps such as inspection, use of special tools, knacks of work and hidden or tricky steps which are not shown in the previous large illustrations. Assembly, inspection and adjustment procedures for the complicated units such as the automatic transaxle or transmission, etc. are presented in a step-by-step format where necessary.

Connector symbols

Most of connector symbols in wiring diagrams are shown from the terminal side.

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1. Connector symbols shown from the terminal side are enclosed by a single line and followed by the direction mark.
2. Connector symbols shown from the harness side are enclosed by a double line and followed by the direction mark.
3. Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use a new style slide-locking type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, refer to , " «DESCRIPTION»(ref-382153-S30640905792011011400000) ", " «HARNESS CONNECTOR»(ref-382153-S05795825532011011400000) ".
4. Male and female terminals Connector guides for male terminals are shown in black and female terminals in white in wiring diagrams.

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1. For detail, refer to following " «DESCRIPTION»(ref-382152-S24789060142011011400000) ". EXAMPLE

SWITCH POSITIONS

Switches are shown in wiring diagrams as if the vehicle is in the "normal" condition.

A vehicle is in the "normal" condition when

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1. ignition switch is "OFF"
2. doors, hood and trunk lid/back door are closed
3. pedals are not depressed, and
4. parking brake is released.

MULTIPLE SWITCH

The continuity of multiple switch is described in two ways as shown in the illustration below.

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1. The switch chart is used in schematic diagrams.
2. The switch diagram is used in wiring diagrams.

Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants

Refer to the following chart for help in selecting the appropriate chemical product or sealant.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CHART

SAE J1930 Terminology List

All emission related terms used in this publication in accordance with SAE J1930 are listed. Accordingly, new terms, new acronyms/abbreviations and old terms are listed in the following chart.

SAE J1930 TERMINOLOGY LIST

Model Variation

2WD Model

INFORMATION CHART

4WD Model

INFORMATION CHART

Prefix and suffix designations

PREFIX AND SUFFIX DESIGNATIONS

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Dimensions

DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATION

Wheels & Tires

WHEELS & TIRES SPECIFICATION

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"

The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER", used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.

Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS AIRBAG article and SEAT BELTS article.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect

Note. This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM). Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the "LOCK" position. Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.

For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.

For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and steering wheel rotation will become impossible.

If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before starting the repair operation.

Procedures without Cowl Top Cover

When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.

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1. Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time without proper exhaust ventilation. Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable materials. Special care should be taken when handling any inflammable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas, etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be sure to properly ventilate the area before working with hazardous materials. Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
2. Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After jacking up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety stands at the points designated for proper lifting before working on the vehicle. These operations should be done on a level surface.
3. When removing a heavy component such as the engine or transaxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and drop them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially the brake tubes and master cylinder.
4. Before starting repairs which do not require battery power: Turn off ignition switch. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
5. If the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of radio and each control unit is erased.
6. To prevent serious burns: Avoid contact with hot metal parts. Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
7. Dispose of drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning parts in an appropriate manner.
8. Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
9. Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent prior to inspection or assembly.
10. Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers, cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new ones.
11. Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.
12. Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.
13. Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use microcomputers (such as ECM). Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
14. After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indicate the proper connection.
15. Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this service information.
16. Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
17. Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recommended special tools where specified for safe and efficient service repairs.
18. When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems, check all affected lines for leaks.
19. Before servicing the vehicle: Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate covers. Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.

Three Way Catalyst

If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To prevent this, follow the instructions.

1. Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.
2. When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when necessary.
3. Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to the catalyst.

Do not place the vehicle on flammable material. Keep flammable material off the exhaust pipe and the three way catalyst.

Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended)

Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research octane number 91). E-85 fuel (85% fuel ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline) may only be used in vehicles specifically designed for E-85 fuel (i.e. Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV models).

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1. Before connecting or disconnecting any harness connector for the multiport fuel injection system or ECM: Turn ignition switch to "OFF" position. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Otherwise, there may be damage to ECM.
2. Before disconnecting pressurized fuel line from fuel pump to injectors, be sure to release fuel pressure.
3. Be careful not to jar components such as ECM and mass air flow sensor.

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1. To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose with tapered tool or screwdriver.
2. To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose insertion length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with hose stopper, insert rubber hose into tube until it butts up against hose stopper.)

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1. If old rubber hose is reused, install hose clamp in its original position (at the indentation where the old clamp was). If there is a trace of tube bulging left on the old rubber hose, align rubber hose at that position.
2. Discard old clamps; replace with new ones.
3. After installing plate clamps, apply force to them in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration, tightening rubber hose equally all around.

Engine Oils

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil.

If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS

1. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils, particularly used engine oils.
2. Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where practicable.
3. Do not put oily rags in pockets.
4. Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly underpants, with oil.
5. Heavily soiled clothing and oil-impregnated footwear should not be worn. Overalls must be cleaned regularly.
6. First aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open cuts and wounds.
7. Use barrier creams, applying them before each work period, to help the removal of oil from the skin.
8. Wash with soap and water to ensure all oil is removed (skin cleansers and nail brushes will help). Preparations containing lanolin replace the natural skin oils which have been removed.
9. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.
10. If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without delay.
11. Where practical, degrease components prior to handling.
12. Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye protection should be worn, for example, chemical goggles or face shields; in addition an eye wash facility should be provided.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS

Dispose of used oil and used oil filters through authorized waste disposal contractors to licensed waste disposal sites, or to the waste oil reclamation trade. If in doubt, contact the local authority for advice on disposal facilities.

It is illegal to pour used oil on to the ground, down sewers or drains, or into water sources.

The regulations concerning pollution vary between regions.

Air Conditioning

Use an approved refrigerant recovery unit any time the air conditioning system must be discharged. Refer to " HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE ".

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Garage Jack and Safety Stand

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Tow Truck Towing

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2WD MODEL

NISSAN does not recommend towing automatic transmission equipped vehicles with the drive wheels on the ground.

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4WD MODEL

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing 4WD equipped vehicles or place the vehicle on a flat bed truck.

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Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle)

1. Tow chains or cables must be attached only to the main structural members of the vehicle.
2. Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the suspension, steering, brake or cooling systems
3. Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. Never pull the vehicle at a sideways angle.
4. Pulling devices such as ropes or canvas straps are not recommended for use for vehicle towing or recovery.

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DESCRIPTION CHART

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1. Never reverse polarity of battery terminals.
2. Install only parts specified for a vehicle.
3. Before replacing the control unit, check the input and output and functions of the component parts.
4. Do not apply excessive force when disconnecting a connector.
5. Do not apply excessive shock to the control unit by dropping or hitting it.
6. Be careful to prevent condensation in the control unit due to rapid temperature changes and do not let water or rain get on it. If water is found in the control unit, dry it fully and then install it in the vehicle.
7. Be careful not to let oil to get on the control unit connector.
8. Avoid cleaning the control unit with volatile oil.
9. Do not disassemble the control unit, and do not remove the upper and lower covers.
10. When using a DMM, be careful not to let test probes get close to each other to prevent the power transistor in the control unit from damaging battery voltage because of short circuiting.
11. When checking input and output signals of the control unit, use the specified check adapter.

CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT

1. Use the connector and terminal pin kits listed below when replacing connectors or terminals.
2. The connector and terminal pin kits contain some of the most commonly used NISSAN/INFINITI connectors and terminals. For detailed connector and terminal pin replacement procedures, refer to the latest NISSAN/INFINITI CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN SERVICE INFORMATION.

TOOL NUMBER REFERENCE Tool number (Kent-Moore No.) Tool name Description - (J38751-95NI) Connector and terminal pin kit (NISSAN) - (J38751-95INF) Connector and terminal pin kit (INFINITI) - (J42992-98KIT) OBD and terminal repair kit - (J42992-2000UPD) OBD-II Connector Kit Update

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HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS

1. Connector damage and an intermittent connection can result from improperly probing of the connector during circuit checks.
2. The probe of a digital multimeter (DMM) may not correctly fit the connector cavity. To correctly probe the connector, follow the procedures below using a "T" pin. For the best contact grasp the "T" pin using an alligator clip.

Probing from Harness Side

Standard type (not waterproof type) connector should be probed from harness side with "T" pin.

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1. If the connector has a rear cover such as a ECM connector, remove the rear cover before probing the terminal.
2. Do not probe waterproof connector from harness side. Damage to the seal between wire and connector may result.

Probing from Terminal Side

FEMALE TERMINAL

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1. There is a small notch above each female terminal. Probe each terminal with the "T" pin through the notch. Do not insert any object other than the same type male terminal into female terminal.
2. Some connectors do not have a notch above each terminal. To probe each terminal, remove the connector retainer to make contact space for probing.

MALE TERMINAL

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1. Carefully probe the contact surface of each terminal using a "T" pin. CAUTION: Dot not bend terminal.

How to Check Enlarged Contact Spring of Terminal

1. An enlarged contact spring of a terminal may create intermittent signals in the circuit.
2. If the intermittent open circuit occurs, follow the procedure below to inspect for open wires and enlarged contact spring of female terminal.

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1. Assemble a male terminal and approx. 10 cm (3.9 in) of wire. NOTE: Use a male terminal which matches the female terminal.
2. Disconnect the suspected faulty connector and hold it terminal side up.
3. While holding the wire of the male terminal, try to insert the male terminal into the female terminal. CAUTION: Do not force the male terminal into the female terminal with your hands.
4. While moving the connector, check whether the male terminal can be easily inserted or not. If the male terminal can be easily inserted into the female terminal, replace the female terminal.

Waterproof Connector Inspection

If water enters the connector, it can short interior circuits. This may lead to intermittent problems.

Check the following items to maintain the original waterproof characteristics.

RUBBER SEAL INSPECTION

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1. Most waterproof connectors are provided with a rubber seal between the male and female connectors. If the seal is missing, the waterproof performance may not meet specifications.
2. The rubber seal may come off when connectors are disconnected. Whenever connectors are reconnected, make sure the rubber seal is properly installed on either side of male or female connector.

WIRE SEAL INSPECTION

1. The wire seal must be installed on the wire insertion area of a waterproof connector. Be sure that the seal is installed properly.

Terminal Lock Inspection

Check for unlocked terminals by pulling wire at the end of connector.

An unlocked terminal may create intermittent signals in the circuit.

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WATER INTRUSION

The incident may occur only during high humidity or in rainy/snowy weather. In such cases the incident could be caused by water intrusion on an electrical part. This can be simulated by soaking the car or running it through a car wash.

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ELECTRICAL LOAD

The incident may be electrical load sensitive. Perform diagnosis with all accessories (including A/C, rear window defogger, radio, fog lamps) turned on.

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COLD OR HOT START UP

On some occasions an electrical incident may occur only when the car is started cold, or it may occur when the car is restarted hot shortly after being turned off. In these cases you may have to keep the car overnight to make a proper diagnosis.

VOLTAGE DROP TESTS

1. Voltage drop tests are often used to find components or circuits which have excessive resistance. A voltage drop in a circuit is caused by a resistance when the circuit is in operation.
2. Check the wire in the illustration. When measuring resistance with DMM, contact by a single strand of wire will give reading of 0 ohms. This would indicate a good circuit. When the circuit operates, this single strand of wire is not able to carry the current. The single strand will have a high resistance to the current. This will be picked up as a slight voltage drop.
3. Unwanted resistance can be caused by many situations as follows: Undersized wiring (single strand example) Corrosion on switch contacts Loose wire connections or splices.
4. If repairs are needed always use wire that is of the same or larger gauge.

Measuring Voltage Drop - Accumulated Method

1. Connect the DMM across the connector or part of the circuit you want to check. The positive lead of the DMM should be closer to power and the negative lead closer to ground.
2. Operate the circuit.
3. The DMM will indicate how many volts are being used to "push" current through that part of the circuit.

Note in the illustration that there is an excessive 4.1 volt drop between the battery and the bulb.

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Measuring Voltage Drop - Step-by-Step

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1. The step-by-step method is most useful for isolating excessive drops in low voltage systems (such as those in "Computer Controlled Systems").
2. Circuits in the "Computer Controlled System" operate on very low amperage.
3. The (Computer Controlled) system operations can be adversely affected by any variation in resistance in the system. Such resistance variation may be caused by poor connection, improper installation, improper wire gauge or corrosion.
4. The step by step voltage drop test can identify a component or wire with too much resistance.