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.
2016 Nissan-Datsun Altima BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Component Location
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1. | BCM M118, M119, M121, M122, M123 | 2. | IPDM E/R E5, E6, E7 | 3. | ECM VQ engine: M107 VK engine: M160 |
| 4. | A/T assembly connector F51 | 5. | TCM (built in A/T assembly) F151 | 6. | Push-button ignition switch M50 |
| 7. | Unified meter and A/C amp. M66, M67 | 8. | Inside key antenna (instrument center) M131 | 9. | Front door switch (driver side) B16 |
| 10. | Back door lock assembly (door switch) D107 (with automatic back door) D122 (without automatic back door) |
11. | A/T shift selector (detention switch) M137 | 12. | Stop lamp switch E110 |
| 13. | Hood switch E30 | 14. | Key slot M22 | ||
| A. | Dash side lower (passenger side) | B. | Engine room dash panel (RH) | C. | Behind the instrument assist lower panel |
| D. | A/T assembly | E. | View with the cluster lid C removed | F. | View with the center console assembly removed |
| G. | Behind the instrument assist lower panel | H. | View with hood switch incorporated into hood lock (RH) |
| 1. | Power window main switch (door lock and unlock switch) D8, D9 |
2. | Front door lock assembly (driver side) (door key cylinder switch) D15 | 3. | Inside key antenna (luggage room) B228 |
| 4. | Remote keyless entry receiver M104 | 5. | Security indicator lamp (combination meter M53) |
6. | Key warning lamp (combination meter M53) |
| 7. | Horn (high) 2 E69, E70 | 8. | Horn (high) 1 E61, E62 | ||
| A. | View with front door finisher removed | B. | Under the rear seat seatback | C. | Behind the instrument lower panel RH |
| D. | Built in combination meter | E. | Built in combination meter | F. | View with front bumper removed |
Factory Service Tools
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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.