Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Diagnosis and repair workflow
Repair Work Flow
WORK FLOW
WT-5, "Preliminary Check"
WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)"
WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis (Without CONSULT-III)"
WT-55, "Symptom Table"
DETAILED FLOW
1.CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Interview the customer to obtain detailed information about the symptom.
>> GO TO 2
2.PRELIMINARY CHECK
Perform preliminary check. Refer to WT-5, "Preliminary Check"
>> GO TO 3
3.SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS. Refer to WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)"
or WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis
(Without CONSULT-III)".
>> GO TO 4
4.SYMPTOM
Check for symptoms. Refer to WT-55, "Symptom Table".
>> GO TO 5
5.MALFUNCTIONING PARTS
Repair or replace the applicable parts.
>> GO TO 6
6.DRIVE TEST
1. Perform a drive test.
2. Check the low tire pressure warning lamp.
>> GO TO 7
7.SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS. Refer to WT-52, "Self-Diagnosis (With CONSULT-III)"
or WT-53, "Self-Diagnosis
(Without CONSULT-III)".
Are any DTC's displayed?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> Inspection End
Preliminary Check
1.TIRE PRESSURE
Check all tire pressures. Refer to WT-70, "Tire".
Do tire pressures match specification?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Adjust tire pressure to spe ...
Other materials: Brake system
The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions,
you will still have braking at two wheels.
Brake precautions
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using
engine vacuum. If the engine stops, you
can stop the vehicle by depressing the
brake pedal. H ...
Engine cooling system
The engine cooling system is filled at the
factory with a pre-diluted mixture of 50%
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/
Coolant (blue) and 50% water to provide
year-round antifreeze and coolant protection.
The antifreeze solution contains rust
and corrosion inhibitors. Additional engine
cooling s ...
Variable voltage control system
CAUTION
Do not ground accessories directly to
the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
Use electrical accessories with the
engine running to avoid discharging
the vehicle battery.
Your vehicle is equi ...