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 Parts Location: Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Engine Rear Upper-Left | Engine Top Center | Engine Front Lower-Right | |||
| Vehicle Front |
| No. | Component | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) (Bank 1) | CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE) | |
| Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (Bank 1) | EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR | |
| Ignition Coil (With Power Transistor) (Bank 1) | IGNITION COIL (WITH POWER TRANSISTOR) | |
| PCV Valve | POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) | |
| Intake Valve Timing Intermediate Lock Control Solenoid Valve (Bank 1) | INTAKE VALVE TIMING INTERMEDIATE LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE | |
| Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (Bank 1) | INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE | |
| Exhaust Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (Bank 1) | EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE | |
| Engine Oil Pressure Sensor | ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR | |
| Exhaust Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (Bank 2) | EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE | |
| Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (Bank 2) | INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE | |
| Intake Valve Timing Intermediate Lock Control Solenoid Valve (Bank 2) | INTAKE VALVE TIMING INTERMEDIATE LOCK CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE | |
| Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) | CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS) | |
| Ignition Coil (With Power Transistor) (Bank 2) | IGNITION COIL (WITH POWER TRANSISTOR) | |
| Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (Bank 2) | EXHAUST VALVE TIMING CONTROL POSITION SENSOR | |
| Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) (Bank 2) | CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (PHASE) | |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor | ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR | |
| Fuel Injector (Bank 1) | FUEL INJECTOR | |
| Knock Sensor (Bank 1) | KNOCK SENSOR | |
| Knock Sensor (Bank 2) | KNOCK SENSOR | |
| Fuel Injector (Bank 2) | FUEL INJECTOR | |
| Engine Oil Temperature Sensor | ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
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.