Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Positive crankcase ventilation
Description
This system returns blow-by gas to the intake manifold.
The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve is provided to conduct crankcase blow-by gas to the intake manifold.
During partial throttle operation of the engine, the intake manifold sucks the blow-by gas via the PCV valve.
Normally, the capacity of the valve is sufficient to handle any blow-by and a small amount of ventilating air.
The ventilating air is drawn from the air inlet tubes into the crankcase. In this process the air passes via the hose connecting air inlet tubes to rocker cover.
Under full-throttle condition, the manifold vacuum is insufficient to draw the blow-by flow via the valve.
The flow goes via the hose connection in the reverse direction.
On vehicles with an excessively high blow-by, the valve does not meet the requirement. This is because some of the flow will go via the hose connection to the air inlet tubes under all conditions.
Component Inspection
1.CHECK PCV VALVE
With engine running at idle, remove PCV valve from rocker cover. A properly working valve makes a hissing noise as air passes via the it.
A strong vacuum should be felt immediately when a finger is placed over valve inlet.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace PCV valve.
On board refueling vapor recovery (ORVR)
Description
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor inside the fuel tank go
via the refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by th ...
Refrigerant pressure sensor
Description
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed at the condenser of the air
conditioner system. The sensor uses an
electrostatic volume pressure transducer to convert refrigerant pressure ...
Other materials:
Inside mirror
Exploded View
1. Inside mirror
2. Inside mirror finisher (if equipped)
3. Mirror base
Removal and Installation
1. Remove inside mirror finisher (if equipped).
2. Remove screw of mirror base.
3. Slide the mirror upward to remove.
4. Disconnect the connector (if equipped).
INSTALL ...
On board diagnostic (OBD) system
Diagnosis Description
DESCRIPTION
The CVT system has two self-diagnostic systems.
The first is the emission-related on board diagnostic system (OBD-II) performed
by the TCM in combination
with the ECM. The malfunction is indicated by the MIL (malfunction indicator
lamp) and is stored as a ...
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
dr ...