Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Precautions For Engine Service
DISCONNECTING FUEL PIPING
- Before starting work, check no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
- Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.
- After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
Drain engine coolant and engine oil when the engine is cooled.
INSPECTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and replace if necessary.
REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
- When instructed to use SST, use specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
- Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
- Dowel pins are used for several parts alignment. When replacing and reassembling parts with dowel pins, check that dowel pins are installed in the original position.
- Must cover openings of engine system with a tape or equivalent, to seal out foreign materials.
- Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and reassembly.
- When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be used in the step.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
- Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
- When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is specified, do exactly as specified.
- Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
- Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for any restriction and blockage.
- Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign
materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
- After disassembling, or exposing any internal engine parts, change engine oil and replace oil filter with a new one.
- Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.
- After repairing, start the engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and exhaust gases for leakage.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cove.r.
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc to prevent damage to
windshield.
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Parts Requiring Angle Tightening
Use the Tool for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt
Cylinder head bolts
Main bearing cap bolts
Connec ...
Other materials:
iPod®* player operation without Navigation System (if so equipped)
Connecting iPod®
WARNINGDo not connect, disconnect or operate the
USB device while driving. Doing so can be
a distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not force the USB device into the
U ...
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (if so equipped)
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as follows:
Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent
Key.
Insert a small screwdriver A into the slit B
of the corner and twist it to separate the
upper part from the lower part. Use a cloth to
protect the casing.
Replace the battery wi ...
Rapid air pressure loss
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can occur
if the tire is punctured or is damaged due to
hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air pressure loss
can also be caused by driving on under-inflated
tires.
Rapid air pressure loss can affect the handling
and stability of the vehicle, especially ...
