1983 Nissan Sentra Service and Repair Manual

This 1983 Nissan Sentra factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year and trim, so every specification and procedure it gives is the one Nissan published for your car rather than a close-enough figure carried over from a neighboring model year.

Engines covered

• 1.7L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, diesel
• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 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
• XE

Known issues on the 1983 Sentra. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the windshield wiper: the wiper blade can extend too far and catch on the radio antenna bracket, and an incorrect setting of the wiper arm height above the pivot can damage the connection between the wiper arm and the pivot. Owners have filed 1 complaint for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.

From a wiper arm inspection to a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1983 Sentra.