The service and repair manual for the 1996 Nissan Sentra — 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 7 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 | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GSS Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GLE Sedan 4-Door · GSX Sedan 4-Door · XE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 177 complaints · 38 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Sentra manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 89
- General Information 1,544
- Accessories & Equipment 108
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 106
- Body & Frame 28
- Maintenance 43
- Brakes 109
- Restraints 42
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 80
- Electrical 143
- Suspension 38
- Engine Mechanical 116
- Transmission 56
- Engine Performance 460
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Sentra
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 98V093000This can result in gradual wear over a period of time inside the joint that could lead to the separa.
- Suspension — front › springs › coil springs · 00V063000If a broken spring comes out of the lower seat, it could contact and puncture the tire.
Owners have filed 177 complaints and Nissan has issued 38 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Sentra. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Sentra manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Sentra?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the GSS Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, GLE Sedan 4-Door, GSX Sedan 4-Door, XE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door, GST Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1996 Sentra problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Sentra, covering exterior lighting, visibility, 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 Sentra 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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