Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 928

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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 sur-

face, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification below.

4. Check the oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to 

LU-23

.

5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.

SPARK PLUG
SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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Oil filter

: 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

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1.

Ignition coil

2.

Spark plug

3.

Rocker cover RH

4.

Rocker cover LH

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-145, "Removal and Installation LH"

 and 

EM-145, "Removal and

Installation RH"

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2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable spark plug wrench.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plugs. Replace as

necessary. 

• If plug is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.

• Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between change

intervals. If the gap is out of specification, replace the spark plug.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

EVAP VAPOR LINES
EVAP VAPOR LINES : Inspection

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1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,

chafing and deterioration.

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Cleaner air pressure : less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm

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, 85 psi)

Cleaning time

: less than 20 seconds

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Temperature range

DENSO

Standard type

FXE22HR11

Gap (nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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2. Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Disengage the filter cover tab (1) to remove the filter cover.
3. Remove the in-cabin microfilter from the blower unit by using the

pull tab on the bottom of the filter.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM : Inspection

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Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,

leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.

• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

CVT FLUID
CVT FLUID : RE0F09B

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CVT FLUID : Inspection

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CHECKING CVT FLUID

Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80

°C (122 to 176°F). The fluid level check pro-

cedure is as follows:
1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area.

When ambient temperature is 20

°C (68°F), it takes about 10

minutes for the CVT fluid to warm up to 50 to 80

°C (122 to

176

°F).

3. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
4. Apply parking brake firmly.
5. With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move shift

selector throughout the entire shift range.

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