The service and repair manual for the 2002 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 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 | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 1,321 complaints · 131 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 339
- Engine Performance 1,621
- Accessories & Equipment 540
- General Information 1,980
- Body & Frame 248
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 373
- Brakes 321
- Restraints 126
- Drivelines & Axles 137
- Steering 92
- Electrical 1,056
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 379
- Transmission 703
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Altima
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 03V061000The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal inj.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 03V455000This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, ca.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 03V251000This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result i.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 06E023000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › manifold/header/muffler/tail · 03V084000Either of these two conditions could result in a fire.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 1,321 complaints and Nissan has issued 131 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the SL Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2002 Altima problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Altima, covering air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. 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 2002 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 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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