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STEP 1 PDF Electronic Service Manuals

Working with NISSAN


PDF
Electronic Service
Manuals

Course Overview

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NNZ NS1 PDFESM
STEP 1 PDF Electronic Service Manuals

Tutorial

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Course Introduction and Overview

This course provides you with the following information:


• Opening a PDF ESM on PC or Laptop
• Understanding Adobe Reader action buttons
• Understanding PDF Electronic Service Manual screen flow
• Accessing technical information
• Identifying main and sub topics

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Opening a PDF ESM


on a PC or Laptop

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Opening a PDF ESM on a PC

NOTE Nissan PDF and HTML type ESM’s are encrypted so


cannot be copied.

1.Insert the ESM into the PC DVD drive


2.Open “My Computer” and double click on the icon for the
CD/DVD drive
3.When the ESM loads, there are two different screen views
depending on the country the ESM was published in. (See
next page)

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Opening a PDF ESM on a PC


• Europe:
Click the
“PDF”
button

• Japan:
Double
Click the
“start.pdf”
icon.
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Opening a PDF ESM on a PC


Select the correct ESM from the vehicle’s VIN range

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r Print page/s Resize page Jump to Previous Next Jump to the
Search

o for text to screen


width
first page page page last page

b
a Rotate

t Move
page
tool
+ Zoom In

– Zoom out
page
tool

R Resize page to
screen height

e By clicking on the Bookmarks icon


Previous view:
Next view:

This allows you to “step

a
the bookmarks is switched This allows you to forwards”
between bookmarks or full page “step backwards”
view through each of the
views you have made

d previously.

e Click on + icon to expand the folder, for


a complete view of the folder selected.

r Click on - icon to collapse the folder, for


a better view of other folders.

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Screen Format and


Viewable Area

Table of Content and


Quick Reference Index (QRI)

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Title Page and QRI


Publication Number and
for Japanese ESM’s, the
Edition Date

Disc stamping year


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Title Page and QRI


• Title page
• Service Manual Sections
• Quick Reference Index
(QRI) location
• Foreword

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Quick
Reference
Index

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Quick Reference Index

• Quick Reference
Index – Available
selections

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QRI Table of Contents


• The + symbol increases the
items available for viewing.

• The – symbol minimizes


items available for viewing.

• Selecting one of the sub-


topics accesses additional
topics for viewing.

• However you need to have


an understanding of what is
available under the chapter
heading tab.
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Service Manual Selection


• After selecting M: Electrical & Power Control, then BCS
(Body Control System), access to the BCM chapter of the
service manual will becomes available.

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Service Manual Selection


• Expanding the selections using the plus (+) symbols accesses
additional available information.

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Expanding Selections
• Quick Reference Index is the
beginning point for all information
searches.
• Begin by selecting one section.
• The engine section on this model
contains information for both the
QR25DE and the VQ35DE engines.
• With this example we’re selecting
the QR25DE.
• Expanding each section is done by
selecting the + symbol.
• Expanded sections access
information related to cylinder block
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Question 1 page: Acrobat toolbar


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What does button 1 do


What does button 2 do
What does button 3 do
What does button 4 do
What does button 5 do
What does button 6 do
What does button 7 do
What does button 8 do
What does button 9 do
What does button 10 do
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General Information

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General Information
• The General Information
section is the key to
understanding how to
efficiently use the Service
Manual.
• Mandatory reading includes:
• How to use the manual
• How to follow
troubleshooting
• How to read wiring
diagrams
• Abbreviations
• Identification information 20
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GI – How to use the manual


• Each service manual shows
very specific information.
• Information provided here
could prevent damaging the
vehicle and prevent personal
injury.
• This section explains the
units of measurement and
torque settings
• Descriptions of the terms
used for the printed page

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GI – How to use the manual


Understanding the
information included in
illustrations will help in
the repair process.
This page highlights the
use of numbers in the
text to confirm the
correct item is identified
or the correct tightening
sequence is followed.
Large illustrations are
based on parts
catalogue drawings.
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GI – How to use the manual


Large illustrations contain:
• Layout of components
• Lubrication information
• Sealant information
• Tightening torques
Take careful note of the
different icons for torque
standards.

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GI – Trouble Diagnosis
• This page provides information on
following the diagnostic steps
provided in the service manual.
• Key items shown on this page
include the following:
1. Read the work flow in each section
2. Verify your repair resolved the
problem before returning the
vehicle to the customer.
3. How to check circuit continuity
4. Reference circuit diagrams for
quick pinpoint checks
5. Locate the wiring diagram and
harness layout in the PG section for
identifying harness connectors
6. Identify if the battery voltage is
adequate for system operation and
diagnosis

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GI – Trouble Diagnosis
To make diagnosis
easier, icons are used
to represent actions,
tools or vehicle
operating conditions.
Understanding these
icons is essential for
safe, effective
diagnosis.

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GI – How to read Wiring Diagrams


Description
Power supply

Load

Ground

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GI – How to read Wiring Diagrams


Harness Connector
Symbols:
Understanding harness
connector drawings is
essential for trouble shooting
electrical faults.
There are four main points to
remember:
T/S means the connector is
drawn from the terminal side.
H/S = Harness side.
Male terminal drawing has
the guide filled in black.
Female terminal drawing, the
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GI – How to read Wiring Diagrams


Understanding harness
connector drawings is
essential for trouble shooting
electrical faults.
Study the example
connectors to the right.
Below is an explanation of
the connector type code.

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GI – How to read Wiring Diagrams


Harness Location:
Understanding exactly
where harnesses are
located in the vehicle
speeds up diagnosis
and repair.

Each harness has a


specific name which
relates to the position
it is in the vehicle.

Connector prefix code


uses the first letter of
the harness name.
For example: “B59”
indicates it is a Body
harness connector.
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GI – Wiring Diagrams
• Wiring diagrams are drawn
in a landscape format, but
displayed in the portrait
format.
• Use page rotation for easier
viewing by selecting the
rotation button on the Adobe
Acrobat Tool Bar.

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GI – Wiring Diagrams
• Rotating the
graphic provides
easier viewing of
objects such as
wiring diagrams.
• Note that it will
only print in the
original format.

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GI – Circuit Inspection
• The GI section includes
helpful basic information
on testing circuits.
• The first of these is “open
circuit” inspection.
• The GI Circuit Inspection
section explains that
there are two different
test methods:
– Continuity Check and
Voltage Check

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GI – Circuit Inspection
• The next test is the
ground (earth)
circuit inspection.
When this is faulty
it causes lots of
problems.
• Technicians must
understand how to
inspect and repair
this problem.

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GI – Circuit Inspection
• The third test is the
Voltage Drop
inspection.
• Circuit resistance can
be easily inspected
under “live” conditions.
• This is a really
effective test and
Technicians must
understand how to and
where to use this test.

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GI – Abbreviations
• The Abbreviations list is
like a dictionary and useful
for understanding the short
codes used in the Service
Manual.
• It is a very comprehensive
list of standardized terms.
• Technicians should
understand where it is
located and make use of it.

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GI – Vehicle Identification
The model variation code
is used by Technicians for
two main purposes:
1.For ordering
replacement new parts
2.When inspecting the
CAN circuit with
CONSULT-III Plus.
This code confirms the
specification of the
vehicle, from engine type
to what market it was
manufactured for.
It is important to
understand that the
market code affects so
many things, such as
basic service and repair Nissan New Zealand generally selects Australian
information. market ( suffix M) but can also take UK (E) or
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GI – Vehicle Identification
The Vehicle
Identification
Number (VIN)
code also has
useful information
for ordering
replacement parts.
The VIN includes
information for one
specific vehicle,
the vehicle serial
number.

The identification plate can be found in different places on the vehicle, depending
on the model, market specification and the vehicle manufacturing plant.
The GI section includes information on where the Identification Plate is mounted.

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GI- Other important information


The GI section also includes useful information on the
following topics:
•Precautions
• Technicians must read this section as includes health
and safety information related to working on the
vehicle
•Lifting the vehicle (hoist or jack)
• Technicians must read this section before working on
the vehicle as models vary in construction
•Towing information
• This information is useful for emergency towing
•Basic Inspection (Electrical incidents)
• Technicians must read this section before attempting
to diagnose any intermittent electrical fault
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GI- Other important information


The Service Manual
includes an important
summary page of what to do
before and after removing
the battery terminals.
•Technicians should
understand where it is
located and always make
use of it.
•This information will vary
vehicle model to model and
individual market
specification.
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Question 1 page: Acrobat toolbar


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What does button 1 do


What does button 2 do
What does button 3 do
What does button 4 do
What does button 5 do
What does button 6 do
What does button 7 do
What does button 8 do
What does button 9 do
What does button 10 do
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Maintenance

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MA - Maintenance
• The Maintenance section is
essential reading for vehicle
servicing. Information
included here is:
– General maintenance with links
– Periodic maintenance with links
– Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
– Guidance for specific service
related work and links to SDS
– Links to each page begin with
Contents and QRI

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MA – General Maintenance
• General Maintenance
includes items which should
be checked during normal
day-to-day maintenance
and inspection.
• Under hood items should be
inspected more frequently.

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Warranty Information and Maintenance Booklet

• Nissan New Zealand generates


a service booklet for each model.
• This Warranty Information and
Maintenance Booklet must be
used for guiding Technicians on
what is required for each service.
• The service schedule may
therefore be different from that
shown in the vehicle model
Service Manual.
• Note the “Normal” and “Severe”
use service standards are
different.
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Warranty Information and Maintenance Booklet

• Severe driving
Conditions require
more inspections,
either by time or
distance.
• The WI&MB has
explanations on the
different service
interval standards.
• Technicians must
understand these
differences.
• Also included here
are warnings on
specific service
requirements.
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MA – Maintenance Schedule for NZ


The Service Manual vehicle
maintenance schedule shows
service inspections when the
vehicle is driven under “Normal
Use” conditions
“Severe” driving conditions: If
the driving habits frequently
include one or more of the
following driving conditions.
If the vehicle is a “4X4” then
additional inspections are
required.
The Reference page column
has direct “hyper links” (text in
green) to the page and even the
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MA – Fluids and Lubricants


• Nissan Japan carry our
durability and performance
testing on parts of the vehicle.
From this testing they set the
recommendations for fluids and
lubricants.
• When servicing any Nissan
vehicle refer to these pages.
• Fluid type, quality and viscosity
rating and refill volume for oils
are included in this table.
• Please note the warnings on the
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MA – Service Information links


• When completing a
service and you are
unsure about the
standards, use the
green link to open the
instruction page.
• MA-33 opens and
identifies the auto
tensioner positioning
with new and used belt.
• This is the information
on inspecting the
differential oil level.
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MA – Service Information links


• The MA section provides
recommended procedure for
balancing, installing and
tightening wheels when rotating
the tyres.
• Links to wheel torque specs as
found in the WT section.
• Regular tyre rotation is important
for improved tyre wear and
longer life.

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Question 1 page: Acrobat toolbar


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What does button 1 do


What does button 2 do
What does button 3 do
What does button 4 do
What does button 5 do
What does button 6 do
What does button 7 do
What does button 8 do
What does button 9 do
What does button 10 do
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Interior with Squeak


and Rattle Diagnosis
Information

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INT - Interior
Interior section has excellent
information regarding repairs:
•Recommended special tools
•Trim clip removal
•Squeak and rattle diagnosis.
•Door panel and interior trim
panel removal.
•Information contained in this
section could save hours when
diagnosing a squeak or rattle.

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INT - Interior
Recommended special tools are
really important tools for saving
time and for diagnosis.
•The Engine Ear tool is a
amplified microphone and
headphones. It is used to
tracking wind noise, rattles and
noises.
•Door panel and interior trim
panel removal tools are
mandatory tools. They will
reduce damage to trims which
can occur during removal.
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INT - Interior
Trim clip identifier list:
• Lists the types of clips used
in this model
• Shows how to remove each
type of clip
• Shows what special tool to
use and how to use it.

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INT – Interior Squeak and Rattle Diagnosis


Technicians need to use effective
diagnosis methods when tracing noise
complaints as they vary from person to
person, time of the day, vehicle
operating conditions.
•The service manual now provides
advice on understanding noises and
diagnosis methods.
•Obtain all the facts from the customer
about the noise.
•Isolate the noise to a given area.
•Definition of noise types helps with
communication– Squeak, Creak, Rattle,
Knock, Tick, Thump, Buzz.
•Determine the actual conditions when
noise occurs.
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INT – Interior Squeak and Rattle Diagnosis


• Utilize the Squeak and Rattle
Diagnosis worksheet when
diagnosing miscellaneous
noises.
• Let the Customer help
identify the area they believe
the noise originates by
having them complete the
check list.
• This Squeak and Rattle
Worksheet is required for
warranty reimbursement and
with certain operation codes.
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INT – Panel Removal


• The Service Manual has lots of
useful information on interior
component removal.
• Highlights panel removal, including
clips, fasteners, and screws located
beneath arm rests, etc.
• Provides insight into removing
components to alleviate component
damage making installation
smoother on reassembly.
• The installation information provides
a process for assembly or order of
operation.

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Question 1 page: Acrobat toolbar


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

What does button 1 do


What does button 2 do
What does button 3 do
What does button 4 do
What does button 5 do
What does button 6 do
What does button 7 do
What does button 8 do
What does button 9 do
What does button 10 do
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