2009 Nissan Altima Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2009 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 8 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 year2009
Engines
2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC
TrimsHybrid Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · S Coupe 2-Door · SE Coupe 2-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +2
Federal record4 recalls · 2,150 complaints · 71 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Altima manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 557
  • General Information 1,849
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,951
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 387
  • Body & Frame 1,977
  • Maintenance 115
  • Brakes 938
  • Restraints 235
  • Drivelines & Axles 175
  • Steering 178
  • Electrical 2,135
  • Suspension 244
  • Engine Mechanical 356
  • Transmission 316
  • Engine Performance 2,468
  • Front Axle Nut 175
  • Rear Hub Bolts 88

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Altima

  1. Suspension · 09V358000
    If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mountin.
  2. Wheels · 08V464000
    If the lug nuts become loose, it could eventually result in a loss of control and a crash without wa.
  3. Equipment — electrical › navigational system(global positioning system) · 10V401000
    Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
  4. Structure — body › door · 09V006000
    This does not meet the standard requirements.

Owners have filed 2,150 complaints and Nissan has issued 71 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2009 Altima manual

Is this manual specific to the 2009 Altima?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, S Coupe 2-Door, SE Coupe 2-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Coupe Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.

What 2009 Altima problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 Altima, covering suspension, wheels, equipment. 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 2009 Altima wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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