The service and repair manual for the 2004 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 | 2004 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 recall · 334 complaints · 74 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 Altima manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 366
- General Information 1,889
- Accessories & Equipment 939
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 388
- Body & Frame 399
- Maintenance 36
- Brakes 291
- Restraints 149
- Drivelines & Axles 137
- Steering 329
- Electrical 975
- Suspension 52
- Engine Mechanical 311
- Transmission 116
- Engine Performance 1,885
- With 22
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 Altima
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 06E023000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
Owners have filed 334 complaints and Nissan has issued 74 technical service bulletins for the 2004 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2004 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2004 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 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 2004 Altima problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2004 Altima, covering exterior lighting. 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 2004 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 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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