Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Oil filter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the oil filter using Tool.
WARNING: • Be careful not to get burned, the engine and engine oil may be hot.
CAUTION: • When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leakage or spillage.
• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.
• The oil filter has a built in pressure relief valve. Use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter.
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification below.
4. Check oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to LU-9.
5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.
Engine oil
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer: try
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Spark plug
Removal and Installation
1. Ignition coil
2. Spark plug
3. Rocker cover
REMOVAL
1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-35, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the spark plug w ...
Other materials:
Drive belts
Checking Drive Belts
1. Power steering pump
2. Drive belt auto-tensioner
3. Crankshaft
4. Idler pulley
5. A/C compressor pulley
6. Generator pulley
7. Idler pulley
8. Drive belt
A. Indicator
B. Possible use range (for new belt)
C. Belt replacement
WARNING:
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Starting system
Wiring Diagram - Coupe
Wiring Diagram - Sedan
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Oil cooler
Removal and Installation
1. Oil pressure switch
2. Oil cooler
3. Gasket
4. Water hose (outlet)
5. Water hose (inlet)
A. To water control valve housing
B. To heater pipe assembly
C. Hose clamp
D. Clip
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned, engine coolant and engine oil may be hot.
CAUTI ...