A B C D E F G H I J K L M N P O Q QUICK REFERENCE INDEX A GENERAL INFORMATION GI General Information B ENGINE EM Engine Mechanical LU Engine Lubrication System CO Engine Cooling System EC Engine Control System FL Fuel System EX Exhaust System STR Starting System ACC Accelerator Control System C HYBRID D TRANSMISSION & DRIVE- LINE CL Clutch System TM Transaxle & Transmission DLN Driveline FAX Front Axle RAX Rear Axle E SUSPENSION FSU Front Suspension RSU Rear Suspension SCS Suspension Control System WT Road Wheels & Tires F BRAKES BR Brake System PB Parking Brake System BRC Brake Control System G STEERING ST Steering System STC Steering Control System H RESTRAINTS SB Seat Belt SBC Seat Belt Control System SR SRS Airbag SRC SRS Airbag Control System I VENTILATION, HEATER & AIR CONDITIONER VTL Ventilation System HA Heater & Air Conditioning System HAC Heater & Air Conditioning Control System J BODY INTERIOR INT Interior IP Instrument Panel SE Seat ADP Automatic Drive Positioner K BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY DLK Door & Lock SEC Security Control System GW Glass & Window System PWC Power Window Control System RF Roof EXT Exterior BRM Body Repair Manual L DRIVER CONTROLS MIR Mirrors EXL Exterior Lighting System INL Interior Lighting System WW Wiper & Washer DEF Defogger HRN Horn M ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL PWO Power Outlet BCS Body Control System LAN LAN System PCS Power Control System CHG Charging System PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements N DRIVER INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA MWI Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator WCS Warning Chime System AV Audio, Visual & Navigation System O CRUISE CONTROL CCS Cruise Control System DAS Driver Assistance System DMS Drive Mode System P MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance Q INDEX IDX Alphabetical Index All rights reserved. No part of this Service Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmit- ted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechani- cal, photo-copying, record- ing or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc. Edition: August 2014 Revision: July 2015 Pub. No. SM15EA0N50U2
FOREWORD This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2015 XTERRA NAM. In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle, this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting any repair task. All information in this manual is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi- cations and methods at any time without notice. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle. The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately. Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service method selected.
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2015 QUICK REFERENCE CHART: XTERRA QUICK REFERENCE CHART: XTERRA Engine Tune-up Data INFOID:0000000011657608 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE BELT SPARK PLUG Cylinder arrangement V-6 Displacement cm 3 (cu in) 3,954 (241.30) Bore and stroke mm (in) 95.5 × 92.0 (3.76 × 3.622) Valve arrangement DOHC Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6 Number of piston rings Compression 2 Oil 1 Number of main bearings 4 Compression ratio 9.7 Compression pressure kPa (kg/cm 2 , psi)/300 rpm Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185) Minimum 981 (10.0, 142) Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14) Cylinder number Valve timing (Intake valve timing control - “OFF”) Unit: degree a b c d e f 244 240 −4 64 6 58 SEM713A PBIC0187E Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: XTERRA 2015 *: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)*6 INFOID:0000000011657607 *1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. *2: Target value 35° 26′ (35.43°) *3: Target value 31° 22′ (31.37°) *4: Target value 35° 40′ (35.67°) *5: Target value 31° 54′ (31.90°) *6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers. Make NGK Standard type* DILFR5A-11 Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in) Drive type 2WD 4WD Camber Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum -0° 30′ (-0.50°) -0° 15′ (-0.25°) Nominal 0° 15′ (0.25°) 0° 30′ (0.50°) Maximum 1° 0′ (1.00°) 1° 15′ (1.25°) Cross camber 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less Caster Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum 2° 15′ (2.25°) 2° 0′ (2.00°) Nominal 3° 0′ (3.00°) 2° 45′ (2.75°) Maximum 3° 45′ (3.75°) 3° 30′ (3.50°) Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less Kingpin inclination Degree minute (decimal degree) Nominal 13° 0′ (13.00°) 12° 45′ (12.75°) Total toe-in Distance Minimum In 1.2 mm (In 0.05 in) In 1.2 mm (In 0.05 in) Nominal In 3.2 mm (0.12 in) In 3.2 mm (0.12 in) Maximum In 5.2 mm (0.20 in) In 5.2 mm (0.20 in) Angle Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum In 0° 4′ 48″ (In 0.08°) In 0° 4′ 48″ (In 0.08°) Nominal In 0° 14′ 24″ (In 0.24°) In 0° 14′ 24″ (In 0.24°) Maximum In 0° 24′ (In 0.40°) In 0° 24′ (In 0.40°) Wheel turning angle (full turn) Inside Degree minute (Decimal degree) 33° 26′ – 35° 26′ * 2 (33.43° – 35.43°) 33° 40′ – 35° 40′ * 4 (33.67° – 35.67°) Outside Degree minute (Decimal degree) 29° 22′ – 31° 22′ * 3 (29.37° – 31.37°) 29° 54′ – 31° 54′ * 5 (29.90° – 31.90°) SFA234AC
2015 QUICK REFERENCE CHART: XTERRA General Specification (Rear) INFOID:0000000011657605 Wheelarch Height (Unladen* 1 ) INFOID:0000000011657606 Unit: mm (in) *1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Brake Specifications INFOID:0000000011657603 Unit: mm (in) Suspension type Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic Engine type VQ40DE Drive type 2WD 4WD Tire size P265/70R16 P265/70R16 P265/75R16 Front wheelarch height (Hf) 839 (33.03) 858 (33.78) 870 (34.25) Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 872 (34.33) 892 (35.12) 904 (35.59) LEIA0085E Front brake Brake model CLZ33VB Rotor outer diameter × thickness 296 × 28 (11.654 × 1.102) Pad length x width x thickness 140 x 50.5 x 10.0 (5.512 x 1.988 x 0.394) Cylinder bore diameter (each) 46.4 (1.83) Rear brake Brake model CLZ14VA Rotor outer diameter × thickness 286 × 18.0 (11.260 × 0.709) Pad length × width × thickness 87.6 × 34 × 11.0 (3.449 × 1.339 × 0.433) Cylinder bore diameter 38.1 (1.50) Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution Brake booster Booster model C215T Diaphragm diameter 215 (8.465)
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: XTERRA 2015 Brake Pedal INFOID:0000000011657604 Unit: mm (in) Front Disc Brake INFOID:0000000012542115 Unit: mm (in) *To check if rotor imbalance, rotor runout or rotor deformation exists. Rear Disc Brake INFOID:0000000012542114 Unit: mm (in) Pedal free height (H) M/T 174.7 (6.88) A/T 182.1 (7.17) Pedal full stroke (S) 153 (6.02) Clearance between pedal bracket (C1) and threaded end of stop lamp switch and brake pedal position switch (C2) 0.74 - 1.96 (0.029 - 0.077) AWFIA0557ZZ Brake model CLZ33VB Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 10.0 (0.394) Minimum thickness 2.0 (0.079) Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 28.0 (1.102) Minimum thickness 26.0 (1.024) Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions)* 0.015 (0.0006) Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.0020) Brake model CLZ14VA Brake pad Standard thickness (new) 11.0 (0.433) Minimum thickness 2.0 (0.079) Disc rotor Standard thickness (new) 18.0 (0.709) Minimum thickness 16.0 (0.630) Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions)* 0.015 (0.0006) Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.0020)
2015 QUICK REFERENCE CHART: XTERRA *To check if rotor imbalance, rotor runout or rotor deformation exists. Fluids and Lubricants INFOID:0000000011657600 NOTE: The following are approximate capacities. The actual capacities may be slightly different.When refilling, follow the procedure described elsewhere in this manual. Description Capacity (Approximate) Metric US measure Imp measure Fuel 80 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal Engine oil Drain and refill With oil filter change 5.1 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt Without oil filter change 4.8 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.3 6-5/8 qt 5-1/2 qt Cooling system (with reservoir at “MAX” level) 10.2 10-3/4 qt 9 qt Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.3 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt Manual transmission (MT) 4WD 4.18 8-7/8 pt 7-3/8 pt Rear final drive oil C200 1.6 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8 pt M226 2.0 4-1/4 pt 3-1/2 pt Transfer fluid TX15B 2.0 2-1/8 qt 1-3/4 qt Front final drive oil R180A 0.85 1-3/4 pt 1-1/2 pt Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2-1/8 pt 1-3/4 pt Brake and clutch fluid — — — Multi-purpose grease — — — Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1-1/4 gal 1 gal A/C system refrigerant 0.70 ± 0.05 kg 1.54 ± 0.11 lb 1.54 ± 0.11 lb A/C system oil 180 m 6.1 fl oz 6.3 fl oz
GI-2 < WIRING DIAGRAM > CONSULT CHECKING SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM CONSULT CHECKING SYSTEM Wiring Diagram INFOID:0000000011067943 ABAWA0166GB
EC-2 < WIRING DIAGRAM > [VQ40DE] ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM Wiring Diagram INFOID:0000000011069077 ABBWA1417GB
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