Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Service Notice and Precautions for EPS System
Check the following item when performing the trouble diagnosis.
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Check any possible causes by interviewing the symptom and it′s condition from the customer if any malfunction, such as EPS warning lamp is turned ON, occurs.
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Check if air pressure and size of tires are proper, the specified part is used for the steering wheel, and control unit is genuine part.
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Check if the connection of steering column assembly and steering gear assembly is proper (there is not looseness of mounting bolts, damage of rods, boots or sealants, and leakage of grease, etc.).
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Check if the wheel alignment is adjusted properly.
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Check if there is any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or altered ground clearance.
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Check if installation conditions of each link and suspension are proper.
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Check if the battery voltage is proper.
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Check connection conditions of each connector are proper.
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Before connecting or disconnecting the EPS control unit harness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and disconnect battery ground cable. Because battery voltage is applied to EPS control unit even if ignition switch is turned “OFF”.
During quick steering, rasping noise may be heard from around the steering wheel. This is not a malfunction.
The noise is an operating noise of the EPS system under normal conditions. If the rasping noise occurs during slow steering, this may not be an operating noise of the system. In this case, it is necessary to find out the location of the noise and repair, if necessary.
Preparation
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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG"
and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
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Camshaft valve clearance
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
Perform inspection after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or
valve-related parts, or if there are
unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-46, "Exploded View".
Measure the valve cle ...
SPORT mode switch
Adjusts the throttle sensitivity and transmission
points (CVT only) to enhance performance. Press
the SPORT button on the instrument panel to
activate. The SPORT mode indicator light (on the
speedometer) will illuminate. The SPORT mode
indicator light will remain lit while the mode is
acti ...
Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
Front (if so equipped)
Do not use the hook to tow the vehicle.
Remove the cover bumper bracket using a
flat screwdriver or any flat tool.
To protect the bumper body, place a piece of
cloth between the tool and the vehicle.
The tool used should be inserted by the
lower portion of t ...
