bolt

CAUTION: Make sure the wiring
harness does not get pinched (see
Figure 178 and Figure 179 for correct
routing).


54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt
7 pieces



44 mm (1.73 inch) long bolt
2 pieces



25 mm long (1 inch) long bolt
2 pieces

44 mm bolts

;
;

Figure 177
;

CAUTION: The two 25 mm bolts
are installed WITHOUT the strainer
bracket.
 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)

Correctly routed

Incorrectly routed

Figure 178

Figure 179

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145. Replace the metal bracket of the fluid temperature sensor as follows:

NOTE: The new bracket will be oriented the same way the old bracket was.
a. Cut the old plastic zip tie with an appropriate tool to remove the fluid temperature

sensor’s metal bracket from the terminal harness assembly (Figure 180 and
Figure 181).

CAUTION: Cut the plastic zip tie over the metal bracket to avoid damage to the
fluid temperature sensor.

b. Discard the removed metal bracket and plastic zip tie.

c. Use the new plastic zip tie from the Parts Information to attach the fluid

temperature sensor of the terminal connector harness to the fluid temperature
sensor’s new metal bracket.

IMPORTANT:
 Locate the plastic zip tie at the center notch of three notches on the fluid
temperature sensor (Figure 181).


Tighten the plastic zip tie so that it is oriented as shown in Figure 181.

d. Cut off the plastic zip tie excess.

Fluid temperature
sensor

Fluid temperature
sensor

Plastic zip tie
located at corner
Figure 180

Plastic zip tie
in center notch
Fluid temperature
sensor’s metal
bracket

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146. Connect the electrical harness
connector (Figure 182).
Harness
connector
Figure 182

147. Install the CVT fluid temperature
sensor bracket to the valve body with
one (1) bolt (Figure 183).
NOTE: Leave one (1) bolt hole blank
as it will be used to secure the oil
strainer at a later step.


1 bolt

54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt.
 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)

Figure 183

148. Install the new oil strainer with its new
O-ring seal with two (2) bolts
(Figure 184).
NOTE: The replacement strainer
maybe a different shape than the
original.


54 mm (2.125 inches) long bolt
2 pieces.

54 mm
bolts

;

 Bolt torque:
7.9 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)
Figure 184

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149. Install the manual plate, lock washer,
and nut (Figure 185).
NOTE: Make sure the manual plate fits
into the slot of the manual valve before
applying torque to the nut.


Manual plate

Slot and manual
plate end

Lock washer

Reuse the existing manual plate,
lock washer, and nut.

Nut

 Nut torque:
22.1 N•m (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb.)
Manual valve
150. Clean the original oil pan and magnets
with a suitable cleaner. Visible debris
should not be present at re-assembly.

Figure 185

151. Reassemble the original magnets to
the pan.
NOTE: Return the magnets to their
original locations.
152. Install a new oil pan gasket to the pan.

153. Install the oil pan bolts (see
Figure 186).


Reuse the existing pan bolts.
 Oil pan bolts torque: 7.9 N•m
(0.81 kg-m, 70 in-lb.)

Figure 186

154. Install a new drain washer to the drain plug on the oil pan.

155. Install the primary speed sensor to the CVT assembly. (Perform only if installing CVT
assembly.)
IMPORTANT: Install a new O-ring to the speed sensor before installation. DO NOT
reuse the old O-ring.
 Bolt torque: 5.9 N•m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb.)

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156. Install the torque converter to the CVT assembly (perform only if installing the CVT
assembly).



Verify the torque converter is installed at the proper depth (see Figure 187).
A

= 14.4 mm
Converter housing
Measure here

Converter front

A

Straight edge
laid on mating
surface of
converter housing
Figure 187
157. Attach the QR label (Figure 188) with the new calibration data onto the transmission
range switch (inhibitor switch Figure 189).


A QR Label and CD-R are included with the new valve body.



Confirm that the QR label and the CD-R part numbers are the same (Figure 188).
CD-R

Inhibitor
switch

QR Label

QR Label

Figure 188

Figure 189

158. If only the valve body (control valve) was replaced, skip to step 159 on page 91.

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Install the CVT Assembly
159. Install the CVT assembly into the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section TM – Transaxle &
Transmission, for CVT installation.
And then,


2WD vehicles skip to step 160 on
page 92.



Vehicles with all-wheel drive, install
the transfer case as follows:

External O-ring
to the transfer
case

Transfer
case

a. Replace only the external
O-ring to the transfer case and
then install the transfer case to
the CVT.


Apply CVT fluid to the
O-ring.

NOTE:
 Refer to the ESM, section
DLN – Driveline, for the
Figure 190
transfer case assembly
installation.
 Use extreme caution when installing the axle to the transfer assembly to
avoid seal damage or deformation.
 Properly support and guide the axle.
b. Proceed to step 160 on page 92.

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IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to the transaxle, a cooler flush is required after a valve body or CVT
assembly replacement.
160. Flush the CVT cooler(s). For the procedure to flush the CVT cooler, refer to the ESM:


For 2013-2014 Altima and 2013-2014 Pathfinder, refer to: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10E > BASIC
INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT COOLER FLUSH



For 2015-2018 Altima and 2016-2021 Maxima, refer to: TRANSMISSION &
DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT: RE0F10H > BASIC
INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT COOLER FLUSH / CVT
Fluid Cooler Flush



For 2015-2021 Murano, 2015-2020 Pathfinder, and 2015-2017 Quest, refer to:
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT:
RE0F10E > BASIC INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT
COOLER FLUSH / CVT Fluid Cooler Flush
OR
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > TRANSAXLE & TRANSMISSION > CVT:
RE0F10J > BASIC INSPECTION > CVT FLUID COOLER SYSTEM > CVT
COOLER FLUSH / CVT Fluid Cooler Flush

161. Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
162. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.


Refer to the ESM, section PG – Power Supply & Ground Elements, for a listing
of systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V battery.



Look in the PG section index for ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.



This list often includes items such as radio, power windows, clock, sunroof, etc.

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TCM Reprogramming
A.

IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:


ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.



All CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) software updates (if any) have been installed.

NOTE:


Most instructions for reprogramming with C-III plus are displayed on the CONSULT
PC screen.



If you are not familiar with the reprogramming procedure, click here. This will link
you to the "CONSULT- III plus (C-III plus) Reprogramming" general procedure.

CAUTION:


Connect a battery maintainer or smart charger to the vehicle battery, set to
“power supply” mode. If the vehicle battery voltage drops below 12.0V or rises
above 15.5V during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.



Be sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads.
If a vehicle electrical load remains ON, the TCM may be damaged.



Be sure to connect the AC Adapter.
If the CONSULT PC battery voltage drops during reprogramming, the process
will be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.



Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.)
within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI. If Bluetooth® signal waves are
within range of the CONSULT PC during reprogramming, reprogramming may
be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.

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163. Connect the CONSULT PC to the vehicle to begin the reprogramming procedure.
164. Start C-III plus.
165. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.


The serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.

166. Select Re/programming, Configuration.

Plus VI is
recognized

Figure 191
167. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate the C-III plus to the screen shown in
Figure 192.
168. When you get to the screen shown in Figure 192, confirm reprogramming applies as
follows.
A. Find the TCM Part Number and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current TCM Part Number (P/N).

TRANSMISSION

Current TCM P/N

31036

Figure 192
B.

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B. Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current TCM Part Number
column in Table C below.
 If there is a match, continue with the reprogramming procedure; step 169.
 If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed; skip to step 178 on page
100, Perform ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL VALVE.
Table C
Model

Model Year

Current TCM Part Number Before Reprogramming: 31036 3NT0A, 3TA6A, 3TA6B, 3TA9E
2013
3TM0A, 3TM1A, 3TM2A, 3TM3A
3TM0D, 3TM0E, 3TM1D, 3TM1E
2014
9HM2A, 9HM5A, 9HM5B, 9HM5C, 9HM5D
Altima
2015
9HP0A, 9HP0B, 9HP0C, 9HP4C
2016 & 2017
3TF0A, 3TF0B, 9HS9A
2018
3TD0A, 9HU0A, 9HU9A
5AA0A, 5AA1A, 5AA2A, 5AA9A
2015
5AA9B, 5AA0D, 5AA0E
2016 & 2017
5AG0A, 5AG9A, 5AG0B, 5AG9B, 5AG0C
Murano
2018
5BN0A, 5BN9A
2019
9UF0A
2020 & 2021
(1)
3KA2A, 3KA4A, 3KA5A, 3KA6A
3KA4B, 3KA5B, 3KA6B
3KA4C, 3KA6C
2013
3KA4D, 3KA4E
3KD2A, 3KD4A, 3KD5A
3KD4B, 3KD5B
3KD4C, 3KD4D, 3KD4E
9PA3A, 9PA7A, 9PA9A
9PA3B, 9PA7B
2014
9PA3C, 9PA7C
Pathfinder
9PA3D, 9PA5D, 9PA7D
9PA5E
9PB0A, 9PB3A, 9PB9A
2015
9PB0B, 9PB0C, 9PB0E
9PF0A, 9PF1A
2016
9PF1B, 9PF9A
2017
9PK0B, 9PK0C, 9PK9A
2018
9PM0A, 9PM0B, 9PM9A
2019
9PR0A, 9PR0D
2020
(1)
4RA0A, 4RA0B, 4RA0C, 4RA0D
2016
4RA1A, 4RA1B
2017
9DD0A, 9DD0B, 9DD0C, 9DD9A, 9DD9B
Maxima
2018
9DE0A, 9DE9A
2019
9DJ0B
2020 & 2021
(1)
2015
4AY0A, 4AY0B, 4AY6A
Quest
2016
6AX0A, 6AX0B, 6AX9A
2017
6AX2A, 6AX2B, 6AX8A
(1) TCM reprogramming not currently applicable.
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169. Follow the on-screen instructions to navigate C-III plus and reprogram the TCM.
NOTE:


In some cases, more than one new P/N for reprogramming is available.
 If more than one new P/N is available, the screen in Figure 193 displays.
 Select and use the reprogramming option that does not have the message
“Caution! Use ONLY with NTBXX-XXX”.



If you get this screen and it is blank (no reprogramming listed), it means there is
no reprogramming available for this vehicle. Close C-III plus and refer back to
ASIST for further diagnosis.

TRANSMISSION

Figure 193


Before reprogramming will start, you will be required to enter your User Name and
Password.
 The CONSULT PC must be connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or cable).
 If you do not know your User Name and Password, contact your Service
Manager.

Figure 194

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170. When the screen in Figure 195 displays, reprogramming is complete.

NOTE: If the screen in Figure 195 does not display (indicating that reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.

171. Disconnect the battery charger from the vehicle.

172. Select Next.

Figure 195

NOTE:


In the next step (page 99) you will perform Erase All DTCs.



DTC erase is required before C-III plus will provide the final reprogramming
confirmation report.

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