Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications Index
SENTRA SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | ||
| Torque | See applicable components in MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER article. | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front Axle Nut | |||
| QG18DE | 197-274 N.m (20-28 kg.m, 145-202 Ft.lbs) | ||
| QR25DE | 255-333 N.m (26-33 kg.m, 188-245 Ft.lbs) | ||
| Rear Axle Nut | 187-255 N.m (19-26 kg.m, 138-188 Ft.lbs) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Front | FRONT DISC BRAKE | ||
| Rear | REAR DISC BRAKE | ||
| Torque | |||
| Front | Refer to applicable components in: FRONT DISC BRAKE (CL25VA/CL25VB TYPE) or FRONT DISC BRAKE (OPB27VA TYPE) |
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| Rear | Refer to applicable components in REAR DISC BRAKE |
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| Charging | |||
| Generator | CHARGING SYSTEM | ||
| Torque | GENERATOR | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| QG18DE | |||
| Belt Routing | CHECKING DRIVE BELTS | ||
| Belt Tensioning | BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION | ||
| QR25DE | |||
| Belt Routing | CHECKING DRIVE BELTS | ||
| Belt Tensioning | Belt Adjusted By Auto Tensioner | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | |||
| QG18DE | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | ||
| QR25DE | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 78-98 kPa (0.8-1.0 kgf/cm2 , 11-14 psi) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| QG18DE | THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING | ||
| QR25DE | THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| QG18DE | WATER PUMP | ||
| QR25DE | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| Compression | |||
| QG18DE | GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| QR25DE | GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil Pressure | |||
| @ Idle | 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2 , 14 psi) or more | ||
| @ 2000 RPM | 294 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 , 43 psi) or more | ||
| @ 6000 RPM | 392 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) or more | ||
| Overhaul | |||
| QG18DE | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | ||
| QR25DE | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | ||
| Torque | |||
| QG18DE | Refer to applicable component in ENGINE MECHANICAL (QG18DE) article. |
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| QR25DE | Refer to applicable component in ENGINE MECHANICAL (QR25DE) article. |
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| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint" button. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | |||
| QG18DE | |||
| AT | 93-103 N.m (69-76 Ft.lbs) | ||
| MT | 83-93 N.m (61-69 Ft.lbs) | ||
| QR25DE | |||
| AT & MT | 103-113 N.m (76-83 Ft.lbs) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure | At Idling: Approximately 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm2 , 51 psi) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | |||
| QG18DE | FUEL PRESSURE CHECK | ||
| QR25DE | FUEL PRESSURE CHECK | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | In Tank Type | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| QG18DE | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| QR25DE | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | Coil On Plug | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | NA | ||
| Spark Plugs | |||
| QG18DE | CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (DOUBLE PLATINUM - TIPPED TYPE) | ||
| QR25DE | CHANGING SPARK PLUGS (DOUBLE PLATINUM - TIPPED TYPE) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER | ||
| Torque | REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | |||
| Front | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | ||
| Rear | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | ||
| Torque | |||
| Front | See applicable components in FRONT SUSPENSION article. | ||
| Rear | See applicable components in REAR SUSPENSION article. | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Lug Nut Torque | 98-117 N.m (10-12 kg.m, 73-86 Ft.lbs) | ||
| How To Use Nissan/Infiniti Service Information | |||
| Includes: Standard Bolt Torque Symbol Identification General Connector Info |
GENERAL INFORMATION | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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