MGDCBAEFHIJKLNPO QUICK REFERENCE INDEX A GENERAL INFORMATION GI General Information B ENGINE EM Engine Mechanical LU Engine Lubrication System CO Engine Cooling System EC Engine Control System FL Fuel System EX Exhaust System STR Starting System ACC Accelerator Control System C HYBRID HBC Hybrid Control System HBB Hybrid Battery System HBR Hybrid Brake System D TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE CL Clutch TM Transaxle & Transmission DLN Driveline FAX Front Axle RAX Rear Axle E SUSPENSION FSU Front Suspension RSU Rear Suspension SCS Suspension Control System WT Road Wheels & Tires F BRAKES BR Brake System PB Parking Brake System BRC Brake Control System G STEERING ST Steering System STC Steering Control System H RESTRAINTS SB Seat Belt SBC Seat Belt Control System SR SRS Airbag SRC SRS Airbag Control System I VENTILATION, HEATER & AIR CONDITIONER VTL Ventilation System HA Heater & Air Conditioning System HAC Heater & Air Conditioning Control System J BODY INTERIOR INT Interior IP Instrument Panel SE Seat ADP Automatic Drive Positioner K BODY SECURITYDOORS,EXTERIOR,ROOF&VEHICLE DLK Door & Lock SEC Security Control System GW Glass & Window System PWC Power Window Control System RF Roof EXT Exterior BRM Body Repair Manual L DRIVER CONTROLS MIR Mirrors EXL Exterior Lighting System INL Interior Lighting System WW Wiper & Washer DEF Defogger HRN Horn M ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL PWO Power Outlet BCS Body Control System LAN LAN System PCS Power Control System CHG Charging System PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements N DRIVER INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA MWI Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator WCS Warning Chime System SN Sonar System AV Audio, Visual & Navigation System O CRUISE CONTROL CCS Cruise Control System P MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance All rights reserved. No part of this Service Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo-copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc. Edition: July 2008 Revision:July 2008 Publication No. SM9E-1L32U0
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
FOREWORD
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA. In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle, this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting any repair task. All information in this manual is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifications and methods at any time without notice.
The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle. The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately. Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service method selected.
2009 QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA QUICKREFERENCECHART:ALTIMA EngineTune-upData:QR25DE INFOID:0000000001881075 GENERALSPECIFICATIONS SPARKPLUGUnit:mm.(in) EngineTune-upData:VQ35DE INFOID:0000000001881076 GENERALSPECIFICATIONS CylinderarrangementIn-line4 Displacementcm3(in3 Bore)2,488(151.82) andst Valverokemm.(in)89.0x100(3.50x3.94) FiringarrangementDOHC order1-3-4-2 NumberofpistonringsCompression2 CompressionOil1 Compressionratio9.5:1 kPapressure (kg/cm2,psi)/250rpmStandard1,250(12.8,181.3) Minimum1,060(10.8,153.7) ValveDifferentiallimitbetweencylinders100(1.0,14) timingUnit:degree abcdef 220° 232° -12° 64° 10° 30°MakePBIC0187E NGK TypeStandardDILKAR6A-11 Gap(nominal)1.1(0.043) CylinderarrangementV-6 Displacementcm3(in3 Bore)3,498(213.45) andstrokemm(in)95.5x81.4(3.76x3.205) ValvearrangementDOHC Firingorder1-2-3-4-5-6
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA 2009 SPARKPLUG FrontWheelAlignment(Unladen*) INFOID:0000000003301441 SEDAN NumberofpistonringsCompression2 NumberOil1 ofmainbearings4 Compressionratio10.3:1 CompressionpressurekPa (kg/cm2,psi)/300rpmStandard1,275(13.0,185) Minimum981(10.0,142) DifferentiallimitbeCylindertweencylinders98(1.0,14) Valvenumber timing(IVTC-OFF)Unit:degree abcdef 240° 240° -10° 70° 10° 50° SEM713A MakePBIC0187E TypeDENSO GapFXE20HR11 (nominal)1.1mm(0.043in) MarketUSA/CanadaMexico EnginetypeQR25DEandVQ35DEQR25DEandVQ35DE Tiresize215/60R16215/55R17215/60R16215/55R17
2009 QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA :Fuel,radiatorcoolantandengineoilfull.Sparetire,jack,handtoolsandmatsindesignatedpositions. COUPE :Fuel,radiatorcoolantandengineoilfull.Sparetire,jack,handtoolsandmatsindesignatedpositions. Camber Degreeminute(Decimaldegree)LHMinimum-1°15′ (-1.25°)-1°09′ (-1.15° Nominal-0) °30′ (-0.50°)-0°24′ (-0.40° Maximum0) °15′ (0.25°)0°21′ (0.35° RH) Minimum-1°30′ (-1.50°)-1°24′ (-1.40° Nominal-0) °45′ (-0.75°)-0°39′ (-0.65° Maximum0) °00′ (0.00°)-0°06′ (-0.10° Leftand) rightdifference-0°15′ ± 0° 33′ (-0.25°± 0.55° Caster) Degreeminute(Decimaldegree)Minimum4°15′ (4.25°)3°57′ (3.95° Nominal5) °00′ (5.00°)4°42′ (4.70° Maximum5) °45′ (5.75°)5°27′ (5.45° Left) andrightdifference0° 33′ (0.55° Kingpin) Degreeoffsetminute(Decimaldegree)Minimum12°00′ (12.00°)11°50′ (11.83° Nominal12) °45′ (12.75°)12°35′ (12.58° Maximum13) °30′ (13.50°)13°20′ (13.33° Total) toe-inDistance(A-B)Minimum0mm(0in) Nominal1mm(0.05in) MarketMaximum2mm(0.10in) EngineUSA/CanadaMexico TiretypeQR25DEandVQ35DEVQ35DE size215/60R16215/55R17215/55R17 Camber Degreeminute(Decimaldegree)LHMinimum-1°15′ (-1.25°)-1°09′ (-1.15° Nominal-0) °30′ (-0.50°)-0°24′ (-0.40° Maximum0) °15′ (0.25°)0°21′ (0.35° RH) Minimum-1°30′ (-1.50°)-1°24′ (-1.40° Nominal-0) °45′ (-0.75°)-0°39′ (-0.65° Maximum0) °00′ (0.00°)-0°06′ (-0.10° Left) andrightdifference(-0.25° ± 0.55° Caster) Degreeminute(Decimaldegree)Minimum4°15′ (4.25°)3°57′ (3.95° Nominal5) °00′ (5.00°)4°42′ (4.70° Maximum5) °45′ (5.75°)5°27′ (5.45° Left) andrightdifference33′ (0.55° Kingpin) Degreeoffsetminute(Decimaldegree)Minimum12°00′ (12.00°)11°50′ (11.83° Nominal12) °45′ (12.75°)12°35′ (12.58° Maximum13) °30′ (13.50°)13°20′ (13.33° Total) toe-inDistance(A-B)Minimum0mm(0in) Nominal1mm(0.05in) Maximum2mm(0.10in)
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA 2009 RearWheelAlignment(Unladen*) INFOID:0000000003301443 SEDAN *:Fuel,radiatorcoolantandengineoilfull.Sparetire,jack,handtoolsandmatsindesignatedpositions. COUPE *:Fuel,enginecoolantandengineoilfull.Sparetire,jack,handtoolsandmatsindesignatedpositions. MarketUSAandCanadaMexico Camber Degreeminute(Decimaldegree)Minimum1° 07′ (1.12°)-0° 17′ (-0.28° Nominal) 0° 37′ (0.62°)0° 13′ (0.22° Maximum) 0° 07′ (0.12°)0° 43′ (0.72° Total) toe-inDistance(A-B)mm(in)2.4(0.09) Distancedifference betweenRHandLHside mm(in)Minimum2(0.08) Nominal0(0) AngleMaximum2(0.08) (leftplusright) Degreeminute(decimaldegree)0° 6’(110°)0° 6’(108° MarketSFA234AC) CamberUSAandCanadaMexico Degreeminute(Decimaldegree)Minimum1° 24′ (1.394°)0° 35′ (0.584° Nominal) 0° 54′ (0.894°)0° 5′ (0.084° Maximum) 0° 24′ (0.394°)0° 25′ (0.416° Total) toe-inDistance(AB)mm(in)2.5(0.10) Distancedifference betweenRHandLHside mm(in)Minimum2(0.08) Nominal0(0) AngleMaximum2(0.08) (leftplusright) Degreeminute(decimaldegree)0° 6′ (0.112° SFA234AC)
*3:WithABS COUPEUnit:mm(in)
*2:WithoutABS
MarketUSACanadaMexico EngineVQ35DE*3VQ35DE*3VQ Tire35DE*3VQ35DE*3VQ35DE*3 size215/60R16215/55R17215/60R16215/55R17215/55R17
Front(Hf)716(28.19)715(28.15)714(28.11)713(28.07)725(28.54) Rear(Hr)710(27.95)710(27.95)715(28.15)714(28.11)730(28.74)
SFA818A MarketUSACanadaMexico EngineQR25DE*2QR25DE*3VQ35DEQR25DE*2QR25DE*3VQ35DEVQ35DE Tiresize215/60R16215/60R16215/55R17215/60R16215/60R16215/55R17215/55R17
*1:Fuel,enginecoolantandengineoilfull.Sparetire,jack,handtoolsandmatsindesignatedpositions.
2009 QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA WheelarchHeight(Unladen*1) INFOID:0000000003301442 SEDANUnit:mm(in)
*2:WithoutABS
*1:Fuel,enginecoolantandengineoilfull.Sparetire,jack,handtoolsandmatsindesignatedpositions.
*3:WithABS
MarketUSACanadaMexico EngineQR25DE*2QR25DE*3QR25DE*2QR25DE*3QR25DE*3 Tiresize215/60R16215/60R16215/60R16215/60R16215/60R16 Front(Hf)716(28.19)717(28.23)714(28.11)715(28.15)727(28.62) Rear(Hr)710(27.95)710(27.95)715(28.15)715(28.15)730(28.74)
Front(Hf)714(28.11)715(28.15)713(28.07)712(28.03)713(28.07)711(27.99)723(28.46) Rear(Hr)702(27.54)702(27.64)702(27.64)706(27.80)706(27.80)706(27.80)742(29.21)
SFA818A
Thicknessvariation(measuredat8positions)0.015mm(0.0006in) Maximumrunout(withitattachedtothevehicle)0.05mm(0.002in)
BrakeKiriu padStandardthickness(new)8.5mm(0.335in) DiscRepairlimitthickness1.0mm(0.039in)
DiscRepairlimitthickness2.0mm(0.079in)
Repairlimitthickness8.0mm(0.315in)
rotorStandardthickness(new)9.0mm(0.354in)
Thicknessvariation(measuredat8positions)0.015mm(0.0006in)
Repairlimitthickness24.0mm(0.945in)
BrakemodelMaximumrunout(withitattachedtothevehicle)0.035mm(0.0014in)
rotorStandardthickness(new)26.0mm(1.024in)
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA 2009 BrakeSpecifications INFOID:0000000003301444 BrakeUnit:mm(in) Pedal INFOID:0000000003301445 FrontDiscBrake INFOID:0000000003301446 RearDiscBrake INFOID:0000000003301447 FrontbrakeBrakemodelKiriu Cylinderborediameter57.2(2.25) Padlength × width × thickness132 × 50 × 11(5.20 × 1.969 × Rotor0.433) outerdiameter × thickness296 × 26(11.70 × Rear1.02) brakeBrakemodelKiriu Cylinderborediameter34.93(1.375) Padlength × width × thickness83.0 × 31.9 × 8.5(3.268 × 1.256 × Rotor0.335) outerdiameter × thickness292 × 9(11.50 × Master0.35) ControlcylinderCylinderborediameter25.4(1) BrakevalveValvemodelElectricbrakeforcedistribution boosterBoostermodelBosch RecommendedDiaphragmdiameter280(11) BrakebrakefluidDOT3 pedalheight(fromdashlowerpaneltopsurface)CVT190.7-202.7mm(7.51-7.98in) DepressedM/T181.3-193.3mm(7.14-7.61in) lb-f)pedalheight[underaforceof490N(50kg-f,110 withenginerunning]CVT60.7-72.7mm(2.39-2.86in) ClearanceM/T51.3-63.3mm(2.02-2.49in) switchbetweenstopperrubberandthreadedendofthestoplamp Pedalandbrakeswitch0.74-1.96mm(0.0291-0.0772in) Brakeplay3-11mm(0.12-0.43in) BrakemodelKiriu padStandardthickness(new)11.0mm(0.433in)
2009 QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA FluidsandLubricants INFOID:0000000003301448 DescriptionCapacity(Approximate) FuelUSmeasureImpmeasureLiter QR25DE20gal16-5/8gal75.6 EngineVQ35DE20gal16-5/8gal75.6 DrainoilandrefillWithoilfilterchangeQR25DE4-7/8qt4qt4.6 WithoutVQ35DE4-1/2qt3-3/4qt4.2 changeoilfilterQR25DE4-1/2qt3-3/4qt4.3 DryVQ35DE4-1/4qt3-1/2qt4.0 engine(Overhaul)QR25DE5-3/4qt4-3/4qt5.4 CoolingVQ35DE4-7/8qt4qt4.6 withsystemreservoirtankQR25DE2gal1-5/8gal7.6 CVTVQ35DE2-1/8gal1-3/4gal8.2 fluidRE0F09B10-6/8qt9qt10.2 ManualRE0F10A8-3/4qt7-1/48.3 Powertransaxlefluid(MTF)3-5/8pt3pt1.7 Brakesteeringfluid(PSF)1-1/8qt7/8qt1.0 Brakeandclutchfluids——— Brakegrease——— padplategrease——— Multi-purposegrease——— Airconditioningsystemrefrigerant1.10 ± 0.055lb0.50 ± 0.025kg0.50 ± Air0.025kg conditioningsystemoil5.03floz5.3floz150m Windshieldwasherfluid———
GI-1 GENERAL INFORMATION GIMGDCEFHIJKLBSECTION GI ONP CONTENTSGENERAL 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 Procedures ............................................................... 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 ............................... 16 FEATURES OF NEW MODEL ..................... 20 IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION .....................20 Model Variation - Sedan ...................................... 20 Model Variation - Coupe ..................................... 21 Identification Number - Sedan ............................. 22 Identification Number - Coupe ............................ 23 Identification Plate ............................................... 24 Engine Serial Number ......................................... 24 CVT Number ........................................................ 25 Manual 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 Battery Disconnect .................................................... 27 Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ................... 28 General Precautions ............................................ 28 Three Way Catalyst ............................................. 29 Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended) 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 ...................................... 52 Wiring Diagram - Sedan ... 53
•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.
Standard value: Tolerance at inspection and adjustment. Limit value: The maximum or minimum limit value that should not be exceeded at inspection and adjustUnitsment.
• THE CONTENTS are listed on the first page of each section.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Description INFOID:0000000004205728
• THE TITLE is indicated on the upper portion of each page and shows the part or system.
• 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. Outer Socket Lock Nut: 59 - 78 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb) Drive Shaft Installation Bolt: 44.3 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
• A QUICK REFERENCE INDEX, a black tab (e.g. ) is provided on the first page. You can quickly find the first page of each section by matching it to the section's black tab.
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BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS except WARNING and CAUTION give you helpful information.
• THE PAGE NUMBER of each section consists of two or three letters which designate the particular section and a number (e.g. “BR-5”).
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ContentsRangeStandard
• ALPHABETICAL INDEX is provided at the end of this manual so that you can rapidly find the item and page you are searching for.
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This volume explains “Removal, Disassembly, Installation, Inspection and Adjustment” and “Trouble DiagTermsnoses”.
•The UNITS given in this manual 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”
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GI-4 < HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL > HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions INFOID:0000000004205732 The following sample explains the relationship between the part description in an illustration, the part name in the text and the service procedures. Components INFOID:0000000004205733 • THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques, lubrication points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information necessary to perform repairs. The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the appropriate PARTS CATALOG. Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration. SAIA0519E
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL GI-5 < HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL > GIMGDCEFHIJKLBNOPSYMBOLS1.Union bolt2.Copper washer3.Brake hose 4.Cap5.Bleed valve6.Sliding pin bolt 7.Piston seal8.Piston9.Piston boot 10.Cylinder body11.Sliding pin12.Torque member mounting bolt 13.Washer14.Sliding pin boot15.Bushing 16.Torque member17.Inner shim cover18.Inner shim 19.Inner pad20.Pad retainer21.Pad wear sensor 22.Outer pad23.Outer shim24.Outer shim cover 1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or silicone-based grease 2: Rubber grease: Brake fluid Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions. SFIA2959E SAIA0749E
•After accomplishing the Diagnosis Procedures and Electrical Components Inspection, make sure that all harness connectors are reconnected as they were.
•Refer to Component Parts and Harness Connector Location for the Systems described in each section for identification/location of components and harness connectors.
2.Work and diagnosis procedure
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•When checking circuit continuity, ignition switch should be OFF.
•Refer to the Circuit Diagram for quick pinpoint check.
If you need to check circuit continuity between harness connectors in more detail, such as when a sub-harness is used, refer to Wiring Diagram in each individual section and Harness Layout in PG section for identification of harness connectors.
3.Questions
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis
•After repairs, re-check that the problem has been completely eliminated.
NOTICE: Trouble diagnoses indicate work procedures required to diagnose problems effectively. Observe the following instructions before diagnosing.
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1.Test group number and test group title
•Start to diagnose a problem using procedures indicated in enclosed test groups. and results
•Before performing trouble diagnoses, read the “Work Flow” in each section.
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•Test group number and test group title are shown in the upper portion of each test group.
4.Action•Next
•Before checking voltage at connectors, check battery voltage.
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•Questions and required results are indicated in test group. action for each test group is indicated based on result of each question.
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES GI-7 < HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL > GIMGDCEFHIJKLBNOP Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Procedures INFOID:0000000004205736 SAIA1539E