2002 Nissan Xterra Service & Repair Manual
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
SECTION IDX
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
A
AAC/V - Wiring diagram.......EC-437, 1009, 1589
ABS - Wiring diagram.................................BR-40
ABS sensor rotor ........................................AX-15
Absolute pressure sensor .........................EC-178
A/C air flow .................................................HA-19
A/C component layout ................................HA-20
A/C compressor clutch removal and
installation ...............................................HA-70
A/C compressor description .......................HA-17
A/C compressor precaution ..........................HA-8
A/C compressor special
service tool ........................................HA-12, 16
A/C control linkage adjustment
(manual A/C) ...........................................HA-42
A/C control operation (manual A/C) ...........HA-18
A/C diagnostic work flow (manual A/C) ......HA-28
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system
precaution..................................................HA-3
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service
tools .........................................................HA-13
A/C HFC134a system service
equipment precaution................................HA-8
A/C lubricant (R134a) .................................HA-66
A/C lubrication oil........................................HA-66
A/C operational check ................................HA-29
A/C pressure switch....................................HA-51
A/C relay .....................................................HA-51
A/C service data specification ....................HA-87
A/C switch ...................................................HA-18
A/C symptom chart (manual A/C)...............HA-28
A/C trouble diagnoses (manual A/C) ..........HA-22
A/C, M - Wiring diagram.............................HA-26
Accelerator control system............................FE-3
Accelerator wire adjustment..........................FE-3
Air bag ..................................................RS-10, 16
Air bag disposal ..........................................RS-21
Air bag precautions ........................................GI-3
Air bleeding (hydraulic clutch).......................CL-7
Air bleeding for brake system.......................BR-8
Air cleaner filter replacement ...............MA-21, 32
Air conditioner cut control .........EC-39, 625, 1198
Air flow meter - See Mass
air flow sensor ....................EC-168, 761, 1334
Air spoiler, rear ............................................BT-32
Alternator ....................................................SC-37
Angular tightening application ................EM-4, 66
Antenna - See Power antenna..................EL-153
Anti-lock brake system - Wiring
diagram ...................................................BR-40
ASCD (automatic speed control
device) ...................................................EL-155
ASCD - Wiring diagram.............................EL-160
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - FTS ...............AT-112
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - MAIN .............AT-101
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - PNP/SW ........AT-106
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - VSS A/T ........AT-118
A/T control ....................................EC-1019, 1599
A/T diagnosis communication
line .............................................EC-1126, 1706
A/T fluid temperature sensor .....................AT-115
A/T shift lock system .................................AT-260
A/T shift lock system - Wiring diagram .....AT-261
A/T Wiring diagram - AT - ENG SS...........AT-122
A/T Wiring diagram AT - 1ST ....................AT-128
A/T Wiring diagram AT - 2ND....................AT-134
A/T Wiring diagram AT - 3RD....................AT-140
A/T Wiring diagram AT - 4TH ....................AT-147
A/T Wiring diagram AT - BA/FTS ..............AT-195
A/T Wiring diagram AT - LPSV..................AT-166
A/T Wiring diagram AT - NONDTC ...........AT-212
A/T Wiring diagram AT - OVRCSV............AT-190
A/T Wiring diagram AT - SSV/A ................AT-171
A/T Wiring diagram AT - SSV/B ................AT-176
A/T Wiring diagram AT - TCCSIG .............AT-159
A/T Wiring diagram AT - TCV....................AT-154
A/T Wiring diagram AT - TPS ....................AT-182
A/T Wiring diagram AT - VSSMTR ............AT-201
AT/C - Wiring diagram ..................EC-1021, 1601
ATDIAG - Wiring diagram .............EC-1127, 1707
Audio .........................................................EL-144
AUDIO - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-146
Audio and A/C control removal and
installation - See Instrument panel ..........BT-20
Auto lock free running hub..........................AX-11
Automatic speed control system -
See ASCD..............................................EL-155
Automatic transmission fluid
replacement ............................................MA-40
Automatic transmission number ..................GI-43
Auxiliary air control (AAC)
valve..................................EC-434, 1006, 1586
B
Back door ....................................................BT-15
Back door opener - See Back door ............BT-15
Back window ...............................................BT-32
Back-up lamp ..............................................EL-50
Back-up lamp switch (M/T).....................MT-8, 40
BACK/L - Wiring diagram ............................EL-50
Ball joint (front) ...........................................SU-17
Basic inspection......................EC-112, 701, 1273
Battery...........................................................SC-4
Battery/Starting/Charging System
Tester ............................................SC-7, 16, 29
Baulk ring (M/T) ....................................MT-12, 45
Blower motor...............................................HA-37
Blower resistor ............................................HA-37
Body alignment............................................BT-47
Body mounting ............................................BT-46
Boring/horning cylinder block .............EM-47, 119
Brake booster .............................................BR-16
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-2
Brake fluid change ........................................BR-6
Brake fluid level ..........................................MA-43
Brake fluid level and line check....................BR-6
Brake hydraulic line ......................................BR-9
Brake inspection .........................................MA-43
Brake lines and cables inspection .............MA-43
Brake master cylinder .................................BR-13
Brake pedal .................................................BR-11
Bulb specifications.....................................EL-276
Bumper, front ...............................................BT-12
Bumper, rear................................................BT-15
BYPS/V - Wiring diagram ......EC-541, 549, 1113,
1120, 1693, 1700
C
Camshaft inspection.............................EM-32, 96
Camshaft position sensor
(CMPS) ...............................EC-300, 901, 1481
Canister-See EVAP canister.....EC-40, 626, 1199
Center bearing assembly
(propeller shaft) .......................................PD-11
Center bearing disassembly
(propeller shaft) .........................................PD-9
Center case (Transfer) ................................TF-12
CHARGE - Wiring diagram.........................SC-27
Charging system.........................................SC-26
Chassis and body maintenance .................MA-38
CHIME - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-106
CIGAR - Wiring diagram ...........................EL-130
Cigarette lighter .........................................EL-130
Circuit breaker .............................................EL-17
CKPS - Wiring diagram...........EC-296, 492, 897,
1073, 1477, 1653
Closed loop control ...................................EC-483
Closed loop control
(Left bank) .................................EC-1064, 1644
Closed loop control
(Right bank) ..............................EC-1064, 1644
Closed throttle position
switch ................................EC-440, 1012, 1592
Clutch cover ..........................................CL-12, 13
Clutch disc...................................................CL-12
Clutch fluid level .........................................MA-38
Clutch master cylinder ..................................CL-8
Clutch operating cylinder ..............................CL-9
Clutch pedal ..............................................CL-5, 6
Clutch release bearing ................................CL-10
Clutch release mechanism..........................CL-10
Clutch withdrawal lever ...............................CL-10
CMPS - Wiring diagram .........EC-303, 904, 1484
Collision diagnosis ......................................RS-57
Combination lamp, front, removal and
installation ................................................BT-12
Combination lamp, rear, removal and
installation ................................................BT-32
Combination meter ......................................EL-75
Combination meter removal and
installation - See Instrument panel ..........BT-20
Combination switch .....................................EL-32
COMPAS - Wiring diagram .........................EL-91
Compass .....................................................EL-90
Component Location (manual A/C) ............HA-22
Compression pressure .........................EM-15, 77
Compressor clutch removal and
installation ...............................................HA-70
Compressor description ..............................HA-17
Compressor precaution ................................HA-8
Compressor special service tool ..........HA-12, 16
Connecting rod ...................................EM-46, 118
Connecting rod bearing
clearance ........................................EM-50, 123
Connecting rod bushing
clearance ........................................EM-51, 123
Connector inspection ...................................GI-19
Console box - See Instrument panel ..........BT-20
CONSULT for ABS .....................................BR-49
CONSULT for engine ...............EC-94, 682, 1254
CONSULT-II general information .................GI-38
Control lever (M/T) ...............................MT-13, 47
Control valve (A/T) ....................................AT-293
Converter housing installation ...................AT-272
Coolant mixture ratio ..................................MA-15
Coolant replacement ............................MA-17, 28
Cooling circuit (engine) .........................LC-10, 27
Cooling fan ............................................LC-16, 34
Cooling fan control .......EC-275, 485, 1066, 1646
Cooling unit (A/C evaporator) .....................HA-85
Counter gear (M/T) ...............................MT-12, 45
Counter gear (Transfer) ........................TF-13, 23
Coupling sleeve (M/T) ..........................MT-12, 45
Crank angle sensor built into distributor -
See Camshaft position
sensor .................................EC-300, 901, 1481
Crankcase emission control system -
See positive crankcase
ventilation ..............................EC-55, 642, 1215
Crankcase ventilation system -
See Positive crankcase ventilation .........EC-55
Crankshaft ..........................................EM-48, 120
Crankshaft position sensor
(OBD)..........................EC-294, 490, 895, 1475
Crankshaft position sensor
(OBD) cog chipping ..........EC-490, 1071, 1651
Crash zone sensor .....................................RS-15
Cruise control - See ASCD .......................EL-155
Cylinder block .....................................EM-44, 115
Cylinder block boring .........................EM-47, 120
Cylinder head .......................................EM-29, 92
Cylinder head bolt tightening ...................EM-105
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-3
D
Data link connector for
Consult ..................................EC-57, 682, 1254
Daytime light system ...................................EL-40
Daytime running light - See Daytime
light system..............................................EL-40
DEF - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-134
Detonation sensor - See Knock
sensor .................................EC-290, 891, 1471
Diagnosis sensor unit .................................RS-14
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD
system ................EC-18, 601, 661, 1174, 1233
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
inspection priority chart.......EC-126, 715, 1288
Differential carrier assembly...........PD-32, 57, 84
Differential carrier disassembly ............PD-46, 70
Differential gear oil replacement ................MA-42
Dimensions ..................................................GI-44
Distributor .................................EC-37, 624, 1197
Distributor ignition (DI)
system ...................................EC-37, 624, 1197
D/LOCK - Wiring diagram .........................EL-191
Dome light - See Interior lamp ....................EL-66
Door glass ...................................................BT-18
Door glass Fitting Adjustment .....................BT-18
Door lock .....................................................BT-18
Door mirror ..................................................BT-45
Door trim......................................................BT-27
Door, front....................................................BT-18
Drive belt inspection.............................MA-16, 26
Drive chain (Transfer) .................................TF-13
Drive pinion diff. inspection ............PD-25, 49, 73
Drive pinion height .........................PD-27, 51, 80
Drive plate runout...............................EM-52, 124
Drive shaft (front) ........................................AX-18
Dropping resistor (A/T) ..............................AT-168
DTC work support ..................EC-104, 693, 1265
DTRL - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-43
E
ECM input/output signal .........EC-137, 726, 1299
ECTS - Wiring diagram ...........EC-187, 206, 777,
795, 1350, 1368
EGR control (EGRC) - BPT valve ............EC-320
EGR control (EGRC) - solenoid valve......EC-496
EGR temperature sensor..........................EC-328
EGR/TS - Wiring diagram.........................EC-331
EGRC/V - Wiring diagram ........................EC-498
EGRC1 - Wiring diagram .................EC-312, 506
Electrical diagnoses .....................................GI-22
Electrical ignition system ..........EC-37, 624, 1197
Electrical unit .............................................EL-284
Electrical units location..............................EL-247
Electronic ignition (EI) system ....................EC-37
Engine compartment ...................................BT-48
Engine control circuit
diagram .................................EC-31, 618, 1191
Engine control component
parts location.........................EC-29, 616, 1189
Engine control module
(ECM)................................EC-447, 1024, 1604
Engine control system
diagram and chart .................EC-32, 619, 1192
Engine coolant temperature sensor
(ECTS) .................................EC-185, 204, 775,
793, 1348, 1366
Engine fail-safe system ..........EC-127, 716, 1289
Engine oil filter replacement ................MA-22, 33
Engine oil precautions ...................................GI-6
Engine oil replacement ........................MA-21, 32
Engine outer component parts.............EM-12, 74
Engine removal ..................................EM-41, 112
Engine room - See Engine
compartment ............................................BT-48
Engine serial number ...................................GI-43
EVAP canister ..........................EC-40, 627, 1200
EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve ..........EC-512, 626, 939,
1080, 1199, 1519, 1660
EVAP canister purge volume
control valve ..................................EC-366, 512
EVAP canister vent control
valve.....................................EC-373, 523, 529,
946, 1092, 1099, 1526, 1672, 1679
EVAP control system (small
leak) diagnosis .......................EC-42, 350, 405,
925, 976, 1078, 1505, 1556, 1658
EVAP control system
pressure sensor ..................EC-380, 952, 1532
EVAP control system purge flow
monitoring diagnosis ...........EC-339, 913, 1493
EVAP system close mode ..........................EC-42
EVAP vapor lines inspection ................MA-23, 36
Evaporative emission (EVAP)
system ...................................EC-40, 626, 1199
Exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) valve ..................................EC-308, 503
Exhaust system.............................................FE-9
Exterior ........................................................BT-32
F
Fan switch...................................................HA-36
Fast idle cam (FIC) inspection
and adjustment ...........................EC-646, 1219
F/FOG - Wiring diagram..............................EL-52
FICD - Wiring diagram .........EC-593, 1166, 1746
Final drive disassembly ........................PD-45, 69
Final drive pre-inspection .....................PD-45, 69
Final drive removal and installation......PD-45, 69
Finisher, interior - See Trim.........................BT-24
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-4
Floor trim .....................................................BT-24
Flow charts...................................................GI-22
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) .................AT-115
Fluids ..........................................................MA-13
Flywheel (clutch) ...................................CL-12, 13
Flywheel runout ..................................EM-52, 124
FO2H-L - Wiring diagram ...............EC-749, 1322
FO2H-R - Wiring diagram ..............EC-748, 1321
Fog lamp, front ............................................EL-51
Fog lamp, front, removal and
installation ................................................BT-12
Fork rod (M/T) ......................................MT-13, 47
Forward clutch ...........................................AT-312
F/PUMP - Wiring
diagram .............................EC-582, 1155, 1735
Freeze frame data ....................EC-74, 661, 1233
FRO2 - Wiring diagram ............EC-213, 221, 233
FRO2/H - Wiring diagram.........................EC-160
FRO2LH - Wiring diagram ......EC-803, 812, 827,
1377, 1386, 1401
FRO2RH - Wiring diagram ......EC-802, 811, 826,
1376, 1385, 1400
Front axle ......................................................AX-2
Front bumper ...............................................BT-12
Front case (Transfer) ............................TF-12, 25
Front combination lamp removal
and installation .........................................BT-12
Front disc brake ..........................................BR-19
Front door ....................................................BT-18
Front drive shaft (Transfer) ...................TF-13, 22
Front final drive disassembly (4WD) ..........PD-20
Front final drive pre-inspection (4WD) .......PD-20
Front final drive removal and
installation (4WD) ....................................PD-19
Front fog lamp .............................................EL-51
Front fog lamp removal and installation......BT-12
Front heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S)..................EC-211, 218, 229, 449, 456
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (Left
bank) ....................................EC-800, 808, 822,
1026, 1035, 1374, 1382, 1396, 1606, 1615
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (Right
bank) ....................................EC-800, 808, 822,
1026, 1035, 1374, 1382, 1396, 1606, 1615
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater ....................................................EC-158
Front heated oxygen sensor
heater (Left bank) .......................EC-746, 1319
Front heated oxygen sensor
heater (Right bank) .....................EC-746, 1319
Front oxygen sensor (O2S)
monitor ........................................EC-676, 1247
Front passenger air bag .......................RS-10, 19
Front seat ....................................................BT-37
Front seat belt...............................................RS-4
Front suspension ..........................................SU-2
Front washer..............................................EL-118
Front wiper.................................................EL-118
FUEL - Wiring diagram.....................EC-257, 264
Fuel cut control (at no load &
high engine speed) ...............EC-39, 626, 1199
Fuel filler lid .................................................BT-15
Fuel filter .....................................................EC-57
Fuel gauge ..................................................EL-75
Fuel injection system........................EC-255, 262
Fuel injection system
(Left bank) ................EC-853, 862, 1427, 1436
Fuel injection system
(Right bank) ..............EC-853, 862, 1427, 1436
Fuel injector ..............................................EC-571
Fuel precautions ............................................GI-7
Fuel pressure check .................EC-57, 644, 1217
Fuel pressure regulator ............EC-58, 645, 1218
Fuel pressure release ..............EC-57, 644, 1217
Fuel pump.............................EC-580, 1153, 1733
Fuel pump and gauge ...................................FE-7
Fuel pump relay ........................................EC-580
Fuel system...................................................FE-4
Fuel tank temperature
sensor .................................EC-269, 870, 1444
Fuel tank vacuum relief
valve......................................EC-41, 627, 1200
FUELLH - Wiring
diagram.....................EC-856, 865, 1430, 1439
FUELRH - Wiring
diagram.....................EC-855, 864, 1429, 1438
Fuse.............................................................EL-17
Fuse block .................................................EL-281
Fusible link ..................................................EL-17
G
Garage jack and safety stand......................GI-45
Gauges ........................................................EL-75
Gear components (M/T) .......................MT-12, 45
Generator ....................................................SC-37
Generator - See Alternator .........................SC-37
Generic scan tool (GST) ........EC-106, 695, 1267
Glass ...........................................................BT-18
Grease ........................................................MA-13
H
Harness connector ........................................EL-6
Harness connector inspection .....................GI-19
Harness layout ..........................................EL-250
Hazard warning lamp ..................................EL-55
Headlamp ....................................................EL-35
Headlining - See Roof trim..........................BT-30
Heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) (front) .......EC-211, 218, 229, 449, 456
Heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) heater (front) ............................EC-158
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