Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: On-vehicle maintenance
EXHAUST SYSTEM (VQ35DE)
Checking Exhaust System
Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting components for
incorrect attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, or deterioration.
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special
service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service Tool
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EXHAUST SYSTEM (VQ35DE)
Exploded View
1. RH rear muffler bracket
2. Gasket
3. Front exhaust tube
4. Ring gasket
5. Front exhaust tube hanger
6. Center exhaust tube
7. Mounting rubber
8. Cen ...
Other materials: Changing engine oil and oil filter
For additional information on engine oil
and oil filter change, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.
Vehicle set-up
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for 15 mi ...
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 ...
2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine
model)
The following shows the maintenance
schedule.
Choose the maintenance schedule
needed based on your vehicle driving
conditions.
After 90,000 miles (144,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the
same mileage/time interval.
NOTE:
For information regarding coolant or
spark plug replacement, see ...
Preparation
On-vehicle repair