1982 Nissan Sentra Service and Repair Manual
The 1982 Nissan Sentra factory service and repair manual is built around this specific model year and trim, so the procedures, clearances, and adjustment points inside are the ones Nissan actually published for your car, not a generic Sentra-era approximation.
Engines covered
- 1.5L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door sedan
- 2-door hatchback
- 4-door wagon
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
- DX
Known issues on the 1982 Sentra. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the windshield wiper and washer system: incorrect wiper arm height above the pivot lets the wiper blade extend too far and catch on the radio antenna bracket, which can damage the connection between the wiper arm and its pivot. Owners have filed 1 complaint for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and adjustment procedure for the wiper linkage is here.
Whether you're correcting wiper arm height or working through routine service, it keeps you on the exact specification Nissan set for your 1982 Sentra.
THE WIPER BLADE MAY EXTEND TOO FAR AND CATCH ON THE RADIO ANTENNA BRACKET. THE CONNECTION OF THE WIPER ARM AND THE PIVOT COULD BE DAMAGED. THE CONDITION IS CAUSED BY AN INCORRECT SETTING OF THE WIPER ARM HEIGHT ABOVE THE PIVOT.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, THE WIPER ARM PIVOT WILL BE REPLACED AND THE WIPER STROKE ADJUSTED.
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE M
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YE
VEHICLE RUSTED/CORRODED UNDERNEATH, NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.
