Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Drive belts
Checking Drive Belts
WARNING:
Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.
NOTE:
On vehicles not equipped with A/C, there is an idler pulley in the position for
the drive belt routing.
• Make sure that the stamp mark of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the
usable range.
NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator (notch) when the engine is cold.
• When the new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A” as shown.
• Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
• If the indicator is out of allowable use range or belt is damaged, replace the
belt.
Tension Adjustment
• Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by
the drive belt auto-tensioner.
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
• To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
• Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the
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Other materials: Hood
Pull the hood lock release handle 1 located
below the driver's side instrument
panel; the hood springs up slightly.
To open the hood, push the lever 2 underneath
the front of the hood upwards
with your fingertips as illustrated and
raise the hood.
Remove the support rod from the clamp 3.
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Engine compartment check locations
2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine model)
Engine coolant reservoir
Drive belt location
Engine oil filler cap
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Fuse/Fusible link box
Air cleaner
Radiator cap
Engine oil dipstick
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
NOTE:
Your vehicle may not be equipped with
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Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.
WARNING
Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
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Engine maintenance (QR25DE)
Engine coolant