The service and repair manual for the 1996 Nissan Altima — the 2.4L I4 engine, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GLE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · XE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door · GLE-E Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 117 complaints · 39 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 92
- General Information 1,546
- Accessories & Equipment 142
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 172
- Body & Frame 57
- Maintenance 38
- Brakes 111
- Restraints 42
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 68
- Electrical 140
- Suspension 36
- Engine Mechanical 94
- Transmission 243
- Engine Performance 468
- Compression (Normal) 178
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Altima
- Suspension · 10E002000The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extre.
Owners have filed 117 complaints and Nissan has issued 39 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the GLE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, XE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door, GLE-E Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1996 Altima problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1996 Altima, covering suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 1996 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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