Classification:

Reference:

Date:

AT15-003a

NTB15-037a

August 13, 2015

2012-2015 VERSA AND SENTRA;
CVT VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT WITH CONFIRMED DTC
This bulletin has been amended to add NS-2 CVT fluid to the Parts Information table.
Please discard the previous version.

2012 – 2015 Versa Sedan (N17)
2014 – 2015 Versa Note (E12)
2013 – 2015 Sentra (B17)
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT
APPLIED VEHICLES:

IF YOU CONFIRM


If one or more of the DTCs listed in Table A on page 2 are present in the
Transmission Control Module (TCM).

And


No other DTCs are present other than what are in Table A.

And


The diagnostic procedures in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each DTC in
Table A, that is present in the TCM, has been performed and indicates that the CVT
assembly must be replaced.
NOTE: Do not replace CVT.

ACTION
Replace the CVT valve body assembly (control valve) with a unit from Parts Information
using the Service Procedure starting on page 3.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of “ACTION” (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be
performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential
to successfully completing the repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.

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Table A
DTC CODE

DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS

P0711

TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A

P0712
P0713
P0740
P0743
P0846
P0847
P0848
P0962

TRANSMISSION FLUID MPERATURE SENSOR A
TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A
TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A

P0963
P0998
P0999
P0966
P0967
P099B
P099C

PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A
SHIFT SOLENOID F
SHIFT SOLENOID F
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
SHIFT SOLENOID G
SHIFT SOLENOID G

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

OIL PAN, CONTROL VALVE
Exploded View

JSDIA6707GB

1.
4.

Transaxle assembly
Manual plate

2.
5.

O-ring
Washer

7.

Strainer

8.

Oil pan gasket

10. Oil pan
13. Overflow tube

11. Drain plug gasket

3.
6.

Control valve
O-ring

9.

Magnet

12. Drain plug

: Apply petroleum jelly
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: Apply CVT fluid
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb.)

Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Remove engine under cover.
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3. Disconnect the CVT unit harness connector.
4. Remove the drain plug and overflow tube, and then drain the CVT fluid.
CAUTION:
Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is the risk of fluid entering the eye.
5. Remove the drain plug gasket from the drain plug.
6. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts ( ), and then remove the oil
pan and oil pan gasket.

: Vehicle front

7. Remove the magnets from the oil pan.


Clean magnets.



Clean CVT oil pan.



Reinstall magnets to the oil pan.

8. Remove the strainer bolts
from the control valve.

, and then remove the strainer

9. Remove the nut and washer , and then remove manual
plate .
CAUTION:
To remove nut, fix manual plate with flat-blade screwdriver
(B).
10. Press the CVT unit harness connector into the transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Never damage the CVT unit harness connector.
NOTE:
Clean around the CVT unit harness connector to prevent foreign
materials from entering into the transaxle case.
11. Remove the control valve bolts , and then remove the control
valve from the transaxle case.
CAUTION:
• Never drop the control valve and manual valve.

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INSTALLATION
1. Install the control valve, and then tighten control valve bolts to
the specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Never pinch the harness between the control valve and
the transaxle case.
• Never drop the control valve and manual valve.

2. Install the manual plate and washer , and then tighten nut
to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
To tighten nut, fix manual plate with flat-blade screwdriver.


Reassembly Torque: 22.1 N•m (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)

3. Install the strainer , new O-ring, and then tighten the strainer
bolts
to the specified torque.

4. Install oil pan (with oil pan gasket) to transaxle case and
temporarily tighten oil pan bolts ( ).
CAUTION:
Never reuse oil pan gasket.
: Vehicle front

5. Tighten the oil pan bolts to specification in the order shown.
: Vehicle front

6. Tighten the overflow tube to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
If it is not tightened to the specified torque, the tube may be
damaged.
7. Connect the CVT unit harness connector.
8. Connect battery negative terminal.
9. Fill with CVT fluid from overflow tube to the specified level. Refer to
ESM for further information.
10. Install the drain plug and drain plug gasket to oil pan.
CAUTION:
Never reuse drain plug gasket.

11. Reinstall engine under cover.

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Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

•

When replacing control valve, perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL
VALVE OR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY". Refer to ESM for further information.

•

Check the CVT fluid level, condition and leakage.

NOTE: Before performing Clutch Touch Point Learning.



Erase memory data.
Refer to the ESM, section TM – Transaxle & Transmission for further information.

CLUTCH TOUCH POINT LEARNING
CAUTION: If clutch touch point learning is not performed, you may feel shift shock when the auxiliary
transmission shifts.
Line Pressure Sensor learning
With the parking brake set, A/C OFF and engine at operating temperature.

1.
2.
3.
4.

CVT fluid temperature over 122°F (50°C .

Start engine.
Shut OFF engine.
Wait for 30 seconds.
Repeat steps 1-3 two more time and then proceed to Learning of Clutch pressure.

Clutch Pressure Learning (Vehicle with Neutral idle; 2012 Versa Sedan only)
1. Start engine.
2. Shift the CVT into P or N and allow the engine to idle for 1 min.
3. Shift the CVT into D, drive the vehicle to over 6 mph (10 km/h), and then stop vehicle (when
safe) and allow it to idle for 30 seconds.
Repeat step 3 one more time and then proceed to step 4.
4. Turn OFF engine.
5. Start engine.
6. Accelerate the vehicle from a stop to 28 mph (0 km/h to 45 km/h) at low throttle (5-10 deg) and
then stop vehicle (when safe).
7. Shut OFF engine.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 four more times.

Clutch Pressure Learning (Vehicle without Neutral idle; all other applied vehicles)
1. Start engine.
2. Shift the CVT into P or N and allow the engine to idle for 1 min.
3. Shift the CVT into D and accelerate the vehicle from a stop to 40 mph (0 km/h to 65 km/h) at low
throttle (5-10 deg).
4. Release the throttle and coast down to 18 mph (30 kp/h) or less and then brake to a stop.
5. When at a complete stop turn the engine OFF.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 four more times.

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
13-15MY Sentra (B17)
12MY Versa Sedan (N17)
VALVE ASSY-CONT
13-15MY Versa Sedan (N17)
(Control Valve)
13-15MY Versa Note (E12)
GASKET (CVT drain plug)
SEAL (oil strainer O-ring, control valve)

PART #
31705 - X429B
31705 - 3JX8A
31705 - X429C
31705 - X429C
11026 - 31X00
31526 - 1XG0A

QUANTITY

GASKET-OIL PAN

31397 - 3JX0A

1

NS-3 CVT Fluid
(All vehicles listed above except 12MY Versa Sdn)
NS-2 CVT Fluid
(12MY Versa Sedan only)

1

1
1

999MP - NS300P (1) as needed
999MP - NS200P (1) as needed

(1) NS-2 and NS-3 CVT Fluids can be ordered from the Maintenance Advantage website
that can be accessed through www.nnanet.com (NNANET.COM, Parts & Service,
Maintenance Advantage-Tire/Wiper/Battery/Chemical).

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding
OPERATION
Replace Control Valve

OP CODE
JD48AA

PFP
(2)

SYM
HC

DIAG
32

FRT
(3)

(2) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Control Valve Assembly
Part Number as the Primary Failed Part
(3) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.

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