Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair work flow

Work Flow

OVERALL SEQUENCE

*1 SRC-12, "Trouble Diagnosis Introduction"

Introduction" *2 SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check"

*3 SRC-5, "Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-III"

*4 SRC-14, "Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-III)"

DETAILED WORK FLOW

1.CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Get detailed information from the customer about the symptom.

>> GO TO 2

2.PRELIMINARY CHECK

Perform preliminary check. Refer to SRC-12, "Trouble Diagnosis Introduction".

>> GO TO 3

3.TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS

Check for technical service bulletins.

>> GO TO 4

4.USER MODE

Perform self-diagnosis using the "AIR BAG" warning lamp in User mode. Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check".

>> GO TO 5

5.SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS. Refer to SRC-5, "Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-III" (w/CONSULT-III) or SRC-14, "Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-III)" (w/o CONSULT- III).

>> GO TO 6

6.REPLACE PART

Replace the malfunctioning part.

>> GO TO 7

7.FINAL CHECK

Check SRS using Diagnosis mode and User mode.

Does Diagnosis mode and User mode indicate SRS normal? YES >> Inspection end.

NO >> GO TO 5

    Basic inspection
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    Intermittents incident
    Inspection Procedure INTERMITTENT TROUBLE An intermittent incident may have occured in the past but is not being detected currently. This DTC will not be detected on SELF DIAG [CURRENT], but may ...

    Other materials:

    POWER supply and ground circuit
    BCM Diagnosis Procedure 1. CHECK FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK Check if the following BCM fuse or fusible link are blown. Is the fuse or fusible link blown? YES >> Replace the blown fuse or fusible link after repairing the affected circuit. NO >> GO TO 2 2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRC ...

    Suspension ARM
    Removal and Installation Removal 1. Remove the rear suspension assembly. Refer to RSU-12, "Removal and Installation". 2. Remove the connecting rod bracket from the suspension arm using power tools. 3. Remove the two suspension arm bolts and nuts from the suspension member side ...

    Instrument panel
    1. Instrument brightness control/Trip computer reset switch 2. Vents 3. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn 5. Meters and gauges 6. Paddle shift controls (if so equipped) 7. Windshield wiper/washer switch 8. Hazard warning flasher ...