Nissan Altima L32. Instruction — part 774

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2009

Brake Specifications

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Unit: mm (in)

Brake Pedal

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Front Disc Brake

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Rear Disc Brake

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Front brake

Brake model

Kiriu

Cylinder bore diameter

57.2 (2.25)

Pad length

× width × thickness

132

× 50 × 11 (5.20 × 1.969 × 0.433)

Rotor outer diameter

× thickness

296

× 26 (11.70 × 1.02)

Rear brake

Brake model

Kiriu

Cylinder bore diameter

34.93 (1.375)

Pad length

× width × thickness

83.0

× 31.9 × 8.5 (3.268 × 1.256 × 0.335)

Rotor outer diameter

× thickness

292

× 9 (11.50 × 0.35)

Master cylinder

Cylinder bore diameter

25.4 (1)

Control valve

Valve model

Electric brake force distribution

Brake booster

Booster model

Bosch

Diaphragm diameter

280 (11)

Recommended brake fluid

DOT 3

Brake pedal height (from dash lower panel top surface)

CVT

190.7 - 202.7 mm (7.51 - 7.98 in)

M/T

181.3 -193.3 mm (7.14 - 7.61 in)

Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110
lb-f) with engine running]

CVT

60.7 - 72.7 mm (2.39 - 2.86 in)

M/T

51.3 - 63.3 mm (2.02 - 2.49 in)

Clearance between stopper rubber and threaded end of the stop lamp
switch and brake switch

0.74 - 1.96 mm (0.0291 - 0.0772 in)

Pedal play

3 - 11 mm (0.12 - 0.43 in)

Brake model

Kiriu

Brake pad

Standard thickness (new)

11.0 mm (0.433 in)

Repair limit thickness

2.0 mm (0.079 in)

Disc rotor

Standard thickness (new)

26.0 mm (1.024 in)

Repair limit thickness

24.0 mm (0.945 in)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.015 mm (0.0006 in)

Maximum runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.035 mm (0.0014 in)

Brake model

Kiriu

Brake pad

Standard thickness (new)

8.5 mm (0.335 in)

Repair limit thickness

1.0 mm (0.039 in)

Disc rotor

Standard thickness (new)

9.0 mm (0.354in)

Repair limit thickness

8.0 mm (0.315 in)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.015 mm (0.0006 in)

Maximum runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.05 mm (0.002 in)

2009

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Fluids and Lubricants

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Description

Capacity (Approximate)

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

Fuel

QR25DE

20 gal

16-5/8 gal

75.6

VQ35DE

20 gal

16-5/8 gal

75.6

Engine oil
Drain and refill

With oil filter
change

QR25DE

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

4.6

VQ35DE

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

4.2

Without oil filter
change

QR25DE

4-1/2 qt

3-3/4 qt

4.3

VQ35DE

4-1/4 qt

3-1/2 qt

4.0

Dry engine (Overhaul)

QR25DE

5-3/4 qt

4-3/4 qt

5.4

VQ35DE

4-7/8 qt

4 qt

4.6

Cooling system
with reservoir tank

QR25DE

2 gal

1-5/8 gal

7.6

VQ35DE

2-1/8 gal

1-3/4 gal

8.2

CVT fluid

RE0F09B

10-6/8 qt

9 qt

10.2

RE0F10A

8-3/4 qt

7-1/4

8.3

Instruction transaxle fluid (MTF)

3-5/8 pt

3 pt

1.7

Power steering fluid (PSF)

1-1/8 qt

7/8 qt

1.0

Brake and clutch fluids

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Brake grease

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Brake pad plate grease

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Multi-purpose grease

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Air conditioning system refrigerant

1.10

± 0.055 lb

0.50

± 0.025 kg

0.50

± 0.025 kg

Air conditioning system oil

5.03 fl oz

5.3 fl oz

150 m

Windshield washer fluid

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . ..

3

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . .

3

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

3

Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

3

Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

3

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

3

Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions . ...

4

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

4

HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES . .

6

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

6

How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis . ..

6

Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Pro-
cedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....

7

HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS . . . .

9

Connector symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

9

Sample/wiring diagram -example- . . . . . . ...

10

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

11

ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . ..

13

Abbreviation List . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

13

TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

Tightening Torque Table . . . . . . . . . . .

14

RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .

15

TERMINOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

SAE J1930 Terminology List . . . . . . . . ...

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FEATURES OF NEW MODEL . . . . . .

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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION . . . . . .

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Model Variation - Sedan . . . . . . . . . . ..

20

Model Variation - Coupe . . . . . . . . . . .

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Identification Number - Sedan . . . . . . . . .

22

Identification Number - Coupe . . . . . . . .

23

Identification Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

24

Engine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

CVT Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

Instruction Transaxle Number . . . . . . . . . ..

25

Dimensions - Sedan . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

Dimensions - Coupe . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

Wheels & Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26

PRECAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . ..

27

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

27

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

27

Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Bat-
tery Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

Procedures without Cowl Top Cover . . . . . ...

28

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

Three Way Catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29

Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommend-
ed) QR25DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)
VQ35DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

30

Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

30

Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

31

Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

32

LIFTING POINT . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

Special Service Tool . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

Garage Jack and Safety Stand . . . . . . . .

33

2-Pole Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34

Board-on Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35

TOW TRUCK TOWING . . . . . . . . . .

36

Tow Truck Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

36

Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) . . ...

36

BASIC INSPECTION . . . . . . . . ...

38

GI-2

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

38

Work Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

38

Control Units and Electrical Parts . . . . . . ...

38

How to Check Terminal . . . . . . . . . . ..

39

Intermittent Incident . . . . . . . . . . . ....

42

Circuit Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

45

CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM . . . . ..

50

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

50

Function and System Application . . . . . . .

50

CONSULT-III Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit ...

51

Wiring Diagram - Coupe . . . . . . . . . . .

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Wiring Diagram - Sedan . . . . . . . . . . ..

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