Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Instruction - part 795

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1. Slowly pour coolant into the inverter cooling reservoir tank (1)

until the coolant level reaches MAX (A).

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⇐: Front

2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select “INV WATER PUMP” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON-

SULT-III, then operate the inverter cooling system coolant pump

while continuing to fill the inverter cooling reservoir tank. Keep

the coolant level between MIN (B) and MAX (A).

CAUTION:

Do not allow the coolant level in the reservoir tank to get

too low when filling to avoid air being drawn into the

Inverter cooling system.

4. When no air bubbles can be seen in the inverter cooling reservoir tank, fill the tank until the coolant level

reaches MAX.

5. Install the inverter cooling reservoir tank cap (1) and inspect the

system for leaks.

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⇐: Front

FUEL LINES
FUEL LINES : Inspection

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Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-

ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-

ration.

If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.

AIR CLEANER FILTER

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SMA803A

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AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation

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CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

1. Unhook the air cleaner case side clips.
2. Remove the air cleaner element.
3. Install a new air cleaner element.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil

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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 to avoid direct skin

contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as

possible. 

1. Position the vehicle so it is level on the hoist.
2. Turn Hybrid System ON and warm up the engine, and check for oil leaks from the engine.
3. Turn Hybrid System OFF and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug and oil filler cap.
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer and refill the engine with new engine oil.

• Oil specification and viscosity. Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

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CAUTION:

• Be sure to clean the drain plug and install using a new washer.

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1.

Air duct hose

2.    Front air duct

3.

Air cleaner mounting bracket

4.

Air cleaner assembly

5.

Mass air flow sensor

A. To electronic throttle control actuator

Oil pan drain plug

: Refer to 

EM-31, "Removal and Installation"

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• The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for

reference only. Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the

engine.

7. Turn Hybrid System ON and warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for

oil leakage.

8. Turn the Hybrid System OFF and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the oil level using the dipstick.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the engine oil.

OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the oil filter using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine

oil are hot.

• 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 gen-

uine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent

INSTALLATION

1. Clean off any foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply engine oil to the oil seal surface of the new oil filter.

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

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ALC094

SMA010

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3. Screw the oil filter instructionly until it touches the installation sur-

face, 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-8, "Inspection"

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5. Turn the Hybrid System ON and after warming up the engine, check for oil leaks.

SPARK PLUG
SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-34, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable spark plug wrench.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Oil filter

: 17.6 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

SMA229B

1.

Ignition coil

2.

Spark plug

3.

Rocker cover

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