Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 629

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

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3. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be

hot.

CAUTION:

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil

leaks or spills.

• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.

• Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.

• The oil filter is provided with a relief valve. Use a Genuine

NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil fil-

ter.

3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,

then tighten it by 2/3 turn (A), or tighten to specification.

4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to 

MA-18, "ENGINE OIL : Refilling"

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5. Install engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Exploded View"

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OIL FILTER : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

MA-17, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

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: Front

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

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Oil filter

: 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

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2. Start the engine, and check that there are no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level, and adjust the level. Refer to 

MA-17, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

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SPARK PLUG
SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to 

EM-24, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-46, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove spark plug using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock spark plug.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

CAUTION:

Always tighten the spark plug to specified torque to align the orientation of electrodes. The ground

electrode of a genuine spark plug is positioned in the area of maximum ignitability by tightening to the

specified torque. When replacing spark plugs, use genuine spark plugs of which the ground electrode

is adjusted.

NOTE:

The ground electrode of the spark plug is positioned in the area of maximum ignitability to improve combustion

efficiency in the cylinder, reduce CO2 (carbon dioxide) emission and improve fuel economy.

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: 14 mm (0.55 in)

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DENSO

PLZKAR6A-11 (except California) 

DILKAR6A-11 (California)

Gap (nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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SPARK PLUG : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Use the standard type spark plug for normal condition.

CAUTION:

• Do not drop or shock spark plug.

• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.

• If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may be

used.

• Spark plug gap adjustment is not required between replace-

ment intervals.

• Measure spark plug gap. when it exceeds the limit, replace

spark plug even if it is with in the specified replacement mile-

age. Refer to 

EM-118, "Spark Plug"

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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.

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

1.

Ground electrode of spark plug

A.

Top view

B.

Air-fuel mixture flow

C.

Poor ignitability region

Spark plug (Standard type)

: Refer to 

EM-118, "Spark Plug"

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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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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.

CAUTION:

Before removing the in-cabin microfilter cover, let the vehicle rest for at least 30 minutes.

a. Release the filter cover tab (A), then pull the bottom of the in-cabin microfilter cover outwards. 
b. Pull down the in-cabin microfilter cover to disengage the hook at the top, then remove the in-cabin micro-

filter cover.

2. Remove the in-cabin microfilter.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installation, check that the in-cabin microfilter cover is securely fastened to the heating and cool-

ing unit assembly.

EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM : Checking Exhaust System

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Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting components for

incorrect attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, or deterioration.

M/T OIL
M/T OIL : Inspection

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OIL LEAKAGE

Make sure that gear oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.

OIL LEVEL

1. Remove filler plug (1) and gasket from transaxle case.
2. Check the oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking oil level.

3. Set a gasket on filler plug and then install it to transaxle case.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

4. Tighten filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to 

TM-30,

"Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Do not overtighten the filler plug as this could cause the

transaxle case to crack.

M/T OIL : Draining

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1. Start engine and let it run to warm up transaxle.

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