The service and repair manual for the 1997 Nissan Altima — the 2.4L I4 engine, 4 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 141 complaints · 47 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 93
- General Information 1,538
- Accessories & Equipment 136
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 169
- Body & Frame 65
- Maintenance 31
- Brakes 139
- Restraints 42
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 118
- Electrical 136
- Suspension 40
- Engine Mechanical 162
- Transmission 318
- Engine Performance 481
- Compression (Normal) 178
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Altima
- Suspension · 10E002000The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position under certain extre.
Owners have filed 141 complaints and Nissan has issued 47 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1997 Altima problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1997 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 1997 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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