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: Body
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Instrument panel periphery (driver side) | Pedal periphery | Inside fuel tank periphery | |||
| Behind fuel tank periphery | |||||
| : Vehicle front |
| No. | Component | Function | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combination meter | Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) | |
| Information display | The operation mode of the ASCD is indicated on the information display in the combination meter. ECM transmits the status signal to the combination meter via CAN communication according to ASCD operation. |
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| ASCD steering switch | ASCD STEERING SWITCH | ||
| Stop lamp switch | STOP LAMP SWITCH & BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH | ||
| Brake pedal position switch | STOP LAMP SWITCH & BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH | ||
| Accelerator pedal position sensor | ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR | ||
| Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (with fuel tank temperature sensor) | FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT AND FUEL PUMP (WITH FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR) Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS for detailed installation location. |
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| Fuel tank temperature sensor | |||
| EVAP control system pressure sensor | EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR | ||
| EVAP canister vent control valve | EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE | ||
| EVAP canister | EVAP CANISTER | ||
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.