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Notes

Specified value

Measured value

Vehicle identification
No. of cylinders

Type 4/DOHC

Capacity (Fiscal)

cc 1497

Compression ratio

:1 9,9

Suitable for unleaded petrol

Yes

Minimum octane rating

RON 95

Ignition system

Make Nissan

Type ECCS

Ignition system
Ignition system

Description Map-DI

Trigger location

Cam / Crankshaft

Fuel system

Make Nissan

Fuel system

Type ECCS

Fuel system

Description MFI-s

Air metering

Type Mass

Combined ignition and fuel ECM

Yes

Diagnostic socket

Yes

1-3-4-2

Ignition system
Firing order

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing - basic BTDC

Engine/rpm 85/700 Not adjustable

Ignition timing - alternative

AT=105/800 Not
Engine/rpm
adjustable

Ignition advance checks

Engine/rpm ECM Controlled

Idle speed

rpm 70050 Not adjustable

Idle speed - alternative

rpm AT=80050 Not adjustable

Oil temperature for CO test

C 80

CO level at idle speed - tailpipe

Vol. % CO 0,3 Max Not adjustable

HC level at idle speed

ppm 100

CO2 level at idle speed

O2 level at idle speed
Increased idle speed for CO test

Vol. % O2 0,1-0,5

Vol. % 0,3

Lambda at increased idle

Vol. % CO2 14,5-16

rpm 2800-3200

CO content at increased idle speed

0,97-1,03

Spark plugs
Spark plugs

Original equipment NGK

Spark plug

Type LFR5A-11

Electrode gap

mm 1,0-1,1

Spark plugs

Make Champion

Spark plug

Type REC10YC4

Electrode gap

mm 1,0-1,1

Spark plugs

Make NGK

Spark plug

Type LFR5A-11

Electrode gap

mm 1,0-1,1

Service checks and adjustments

Manufacturer: Nissan
Engine code: QG15DE

Model: Almera (N16) 1,5

Output: 72 (98) 6000

Tuned for: R-Cat

Year: 2002-07

Autodata Limited 2010

Valid forever. 20/1/2015
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Valve clearance -INLET

mm 0,32-0,40 hot

Valve clearance -EXHAUST

mm 0,37-0,45 hot

Compression pressure

bar 11,8-13,7

Oil pressure

bar/rpm 2,94/2000

Radiator cap

bar 0,78-0,98

Thermostat opens

C 82

Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC

mm 6,5-7,0/4,4-4,9

Drive belt tension - AC

mm 5,3-5,7

Lubricants and capacities

Preferred engine oil
Ambient temperature range

All temperatures

Engine oil grade

Engine oil classification

SAE 5W/30

API/ACEA SJ/A3

Engine oil options

Ambient temperature range

-20C >

Engine oil grade

SAE 10W/30, 10W/40, 10W/50

Engine oil classification

API/ACEA SJ/A3

Ambient temperature range

-15C >

Engine oil grade

SAE 15W/40, 15W/50

Engine oil classification

API/ACEA SJ/A3

Ambient temperature range

-10C >

Engine oil grade

SAE 20W/40, 20W/50

Engine oil classification

API/ACEA SJ/A3

Engine with filter(s)

litres 2,7

SAE Nissan XZ

GL-4

Other lubricants and capacities

Manual transmission oil grade
Manual transmission oil classification
Manual transmission

litres 2,8-3,0

Automatic transmission fluid

Type Dexron III

Automatic transmission (drain & refill)

litres 7,7

Cooling system - total capacity

litres 6,7

Brake fluid

Type DOT 4

Power steering fluid

Type Dexron III

Power steering fluid

litres 1,0

Tightening torques
67

Cylinder head instructions

Cylinder head
Renew bolts No

Renew bolts/nuts No

Other engine tightening torques

Main bearings
Main bearings

Stage 1 23-26 Nm

Main bearings

Stage 2 46-52 Nm

Big end bearings

Renew bolts/nuts No

Big end bearings

Stage 1 14-16 Nm

Big end bearings

Stage 2 35-40

Sump bolts

6-8 Nm

Sump drain bolt

29-39 Nm

Flywheel/driveplate

83-93 Nm

Clutch pressure plate

22-29 Nm

Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt

132-152 Nm

213 Camshaft sprocket/gear

166 Camshaft carrier/cap

Camshaft/rocker cover

7-9 Nm

Inlet manifold to cylinder head

17-23 Nm

Exhaust manifold to cylinder head

26-29 Nm

Water pump

17-24 Nm

Manufacturer: Nissan
Engine code: QG15DE

Model: Almera (N16) 1,5

Output: 72 (98) 6000

Tuned for: R-Cat

Year: 2002-07

Autodata Limited 2010

Valid forever. 20/1/2015
V8.500-

Spark plugs

20-29 Nm

Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM)

sensor

7-11 Nm

Camshaft position (CMP) sensor

7-11 Nm

Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor

20-29 Nm

Lambda sensor (Oxygen)

59-78 Nm

Knock sensor (KS)

16-21 Nm

Engine oil pressure switch

13-17 Nm

Front hub

226-313 Nm

Rear hub

187-254 Nm

Steering track rod end

29-39 Nm

Brake caliper to carrier

Front 22-32 Nm

Brake caliper carrier to hub

Front 88-108 Nm

Brake caliper to carrier

Rear 22-32 Nm

Brake caliper carrier to hub

Rear 38-52 Nm

ABS sensor

Front 21 Nm

ABS sensor

Rear 29 Nm

Chassis tightening torques

Road wheels

98-118 Nm

Starting and charging

Battery

V/RC(Ah) 12 (52)

Minimum disc thickness - ventilated

Front 20 mm

Minimum disc thickness

Rear 9 mm

Disc thickness variation

Front 0,010 mm

Disc thickness variation

Rear 0,020 mm

Disc runout

Front 0,07 mm

Disc runout

Rear 0,07 mm

Minimum pad thickness

Front 2 mm

Minimum pad thickness

Rear 2 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Parking brake travel

No. of notches 5-6

Air conditioning
No. of AC service connectors

Air conditioning restrictor type

Expansion valve

Air conditioning refrigerant

Air conditioning refrigerant quantity
Air conditioning oil

Type R134a

grams 50050

Type KLHOO-PAGSO

Air conditioning oil quantity

cm 19010

Air conditioning oil viscosity

ISO 46

Autodata Note 67
Cylinder head bolts
Tighten bolts 1-10 in the following stages:
1) 29 Nm
2) 59 Nm
3) Slacken off
4) 29 Nm
5) 50-55
6) then tighten bolts 11-15 to 6,8-8,0 Nm
NOTE: If angle wrench is not available at operation 5 torque to 54-64 Nm.
Autodata Note 213
Camshaft sprocket/gear
Inlet = 98-107 Nm
Manufacturer: Nissan
Engine code: QG15DE

Model: Almera (N16) 1,5

Output: 72 (98) 6000

Tuned for: R-Cat

Year: 2002-07

Autodata Limited 2010

Valid forever. 20/1/2015
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Exhaust = 98-128 Nm.

Autodata Note 166
Camshaft carrier/cap
Tighten in the following stages:
1) Bolts 9-12, then 1-8 = 2 Nm
2) Bolts 1-12 = 5,9 Nm
3) Bolts 1-12 = 9,8-11,8 Nm.
Fig. 75756

75756

Tightening sequence

Manufacturer: Nissan
Engine code: QG15DE

Model: Almera (N16) 1,5

Output: 72 (98) 6000

Tuned for: R-Cat

Year: 2002-07

Autodata Limited 2010

Valid forever. 20/1/2015
V8.500-