Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Brake fluid
Draining
DRAINING
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
• Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery cable from the negative terminal.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.
2. Depress brake pedal, loosen bleed valve, and gradually remove brake fluid.
Refilling
CAUTION: • Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery cable from the negative terminal.
1. Make sure there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
2. Loosen bleed valve, depress brake pedal slowly to full stroke and then release it. Repeat the procedure every 2 or 3 seconds until the new brake fluid comes out, then close the bleed valve while depressing the pedal. Repeat the same work for each wheel.
3. Bleed air. Refer to BR-16, "Bleeding Brake System".
Brake lines and cables
Inspection
• Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
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Disc brake
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Other materials:
Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
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Diagnosis system (TCM)
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes
shown below.
FUNCTION
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Display Item List
Engine Brake Adjustment
CAUTION:
Mode of “+1”“0”“−1”“−2”“OFF” can be selected by ...
Control system
System Diagram
System Description
The CVT senses vehicle operating conditions through various sensors. It
always controls the optimum shift
position and reduces shifting and lock-up shocks.
TCM FUNCTION
The function of the TCM is to:
• Receive input signals sent from various switches an ...