NTB15-037c

Classification:
AT15-003c
Reference:
Date:
NTB15-037c
September 13, 2017
VERSA AND SENTRA; CVT VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT
WITH CONFIRMED DTC
This bulletin has been amended throughout. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
2012 and 2017 Versa Sedan (N17)
2017 Versa NOTE (E12)
2014 - 2017 Sentra (B17)
APPLIED TRANSMISSION: CVT (RE0F11A)
APPLIED VEHICLES:
NOTE: Does not apply to 2017 Sentra equipped with MR16DDT turbo engine.
IF YOU CONFIRM

If one or more of the DTCs listed in the DTC Chart on page 2 are present in the
Transmission Control Module (TCM).
And

No other DTCs are present other than what are listed in the DTC Chart.
ACTION
1. Go to Repair Overview on page 3 to determine which repairs to perform to the applied
vehicle being worked on.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of “ACTION” (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work
you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains
information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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DTC Chart
DTC CODE
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
P0711
TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A
P0712
P0713
P0740
P0743
P0846
P0847
P0848
P0962
P0963
P0998
P0999
P0966
P0967
P099B
P099C
TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A
TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR A
TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SEN/SW B
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID A
SHIFT SOLENOID F
SHIFT SOLENOID F
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID B
SHIFT SOLENOID G
SHIFT SOLENOID G
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Repair Overview
Applied Vehicle has
one or more DTCs in
the DTC Chart
All Applied Vehicles:
Replace the control valve
assembly (valve body)
Repairs in addition to
valve body replacement:

2014-2016 Sentra
Reprogram the TCM



2012 and 2017 Versa Sedan
2017 Versa NOTE
2017 Sentra



Erase Memory Data
Conform CVTF Deteriortn
Auxiliary gearbox clutch
point learning
END
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
OIL PAN, CONTROL VALVE (Valve Body)
Exploded View
JSDIA6707GB
1.
4.
Transaxle assembly
Manual plate
2.
5.
O-ring
Washer
3.
6.
Control valve
O-ring
7.
Strainer
8.
Oil pan gasket
9.
Magnet
10. Oil pan
13. Overflow tube
11. Drain plug gasket
12. Drain plug
: Apply petroleum jelly
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: Apply CVT fluid
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb.)
Valve Body: Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Remove engine under cover.
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3. Disconnect the CVT unit harness connector.
4. Remove the drain plug and overflow tube, and then drain the CVT fluid.
CAUTION:
Use caution when looking into the drain hole as there is the risk of fluid entering the eye.
5. Remove the drain plug gasket from the drain plug.
6. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts ( ), and then remove
the oil pan and oil pan gasket.
: Vehicle front
7. Remove the magnets from the oil pan.

Clean magnets.

Clean CVT oil pan.

Reinstall magnets to the oil pan.
8. Remove the strainer bolts , and then remove the strainer
from the control valve.

Discard the strainer. A new one will be used during
assembly.
9. Remove the nut and washer , and then remove
manual plate .
CAUTION:
To remove nut, fix manual plate with flat-blade
screwdriver
(B).
10. Press the CVT unit harness connector into the transaxle
case.
CAUTION:
Never damage the CVT unit harness connector.
NOTE:
Clean around the CVT unit harness connector to prevent
foreign materials from entering into the transaxle case.
11. Remove the control valve bolts , and then remove the
control valve from the transaxle case.
CAUTION:
• Never drop the control valve and manual valve.
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INSTALLATION
1. Install the control valve, and then tighten control valve bolts
to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
• Never pinch the harness between the control valve
and the transaxle case.
• Never drop the control valve and manual valve.
2. Install the manual plate and washer , and then tighten
nut to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
To tighten nut, fix manual plate with flat-blade
screwdriver.

Reassembly Torque: 22.1 N•m (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
3. Install the new strainer , and then tighten the strainer
bolts to the specified torque.
4. Install oil pan (with oil pan gasket) to transaxle case and
temporarily tighten oil pan bolts ( ).
CAUTION:
Never reuse oil pan gasket.
: Vehicle front
5. Tighten the oil pan bolts to specification in the order shown.
: Vehicle front
6. Tighten the overflow tube to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
If it is not tightened to the specified torque, the tube
may be damaged.
7. Connect the CVT unit harness connector.
8. Connect battery negative terminal.
9. Fill with CVT fluid from overflow tube to the specified level.
Refer to ESM for further information.
10. Install the drain plug and drain plug gasket to oil pan.
CAUTION:
Never reuse drain plug gasket.
11. Reinstall engine under cover.
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TCM Reprogramming
IMPORTANT: Before starting the TCM reprogram procedure, make sure:

ASIST on the CONSULT PC has been synchronized (updated) to the current
date.

All CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) software updates (if any) have been installed.
NOTE: TCM reprogramming applies to 2014-2016 Sentra only. For more information, see
Repair Overview on page 3.
1. Connect the plus Vehicle Interface (plus VI) to the vehicle.
CAUTION: Make sure the plus VI is securly connected. If the plus VI connection is
loose during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the TCM may be
damaged.
2. Connect the AC Adapter to the CONSULT PC.
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the AC Adapter. If the CONSULT PC battery voltage
drops during reprogramming, the process will be interrupted and the TCM may be
damaged.
3. Connect the GR8, set to “Power Supply” mode, to the vehicle battery.
CAUTION: Be sure the GR8 is connected securely to the battery. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.
4. Turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices (e.g., cell phones, printers, etc.) within range
of the CONSULT PC and the VI.
CAUTION: Make sure to turn OFF all external Bluetooth® devices. If Bluetooth®
signal waves are within range of the CONSULT PC and the VI during
reprogramming, reprogramming may be interrupted and the TCM may be damaged.
5. Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF.

The engine must not start or run during the reprogramming procedure.
6. Turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads such as exterior lights, interior lights, HVAC,
blower, rear defogger, audio, NAVI, seat heater, steering wheel heater, etc.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to turn OFF all vehicle electrical loads. Make sure the
battery voltage stays between 12.0V and 15.5V during reprogramming. If the battery
voltage goes out of this range during reprogramming, the TCM may be damaged.
7. Turn ON the CONSULT PC.
8. Select/open C-III plus.
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9. Wait for the plus VI to be recognized.

Serial number will display when the plus VI is recognized.
Step 9:
plus VI is
recognized
Figure 1
10. Select Re/programming, Configuration.
Step
10
Figure 2
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11. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
12. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
13. Select Next.
Step
11
Step
12
Step
13
Figure 3
14. If the screen in Figure 4 displays, select Automatic Selection(VIN).

If the screen in Figure 4 does not display, skip to step 15.
Step
14
Example
Figure 4
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15. Make sure VIN or Chassis # matches the vehicle’s VIN.
16. If the correct VIN is displayed, select Confirm.
Step 15:
Verify here
Step
16
Figure 5
17. Select Confirm.
Step
17
Figure 6
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18. Select TRANSMISSION.
Step
18
Figure 7
19. Select Reprogramming.
Step
19
Figure 8
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20. Follow the on-screen instructions; maintain the following conditions:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
Press the Brake.
Press accelerator between ¼ and ½.
Put shift selector in R.
21. Select Start.
Step
21
Figure 9
22. When COMPLETED is displayed, select Next.
Step
22
Figure 10
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23. Operate the ignition per the on screen instructions.
Ignition status
Timer
Progress display
Figure 11
24. When OK is displayed, select Next.
Step
24
Figure 12
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25. Move the shift selector to P, then select Next.
Step
25
Figure 13
26. Operate the shift selector per the on-screen instructions.
a. Move the shift selector; P>R>N>D>P
b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.
27. Select Next.
Step
26
Step
27
Figure 14
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28. Find the TCM Part Number (see Figure 15) and write it on the repair order.
NOTE: This is the current Part Number (P/N).
Step
28
Step
31
Figure 15
29 Compare the P/N you wrote down to the numbers in the Current TCM Part Number
column in Table A below.
30. Comparison results:

If there is a match, continue with the reprogramming procedure.

If there is not a match, reprogramming is not needed. Skip to ERASE MEMORY
DATA on page 27.
Table A
MODEL
Sentra
MODEL YEAR
CURRENT TCM PART NUMBER: 31036 -
2014
9AM2A, 9AM2B, 9AM2C, 9AM9E, 9AM9D
4AT0A, 4AT0B, 4AT0C,
4AT0D, 4AT9D, 4AT9E
4AF6A, 4AF6B
2015
2016
31. Select Save.
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32. Use arrows (if needed) to view and read all precautions.
33. Check the box confirming the precautions have been read.
34. Select Next.
Step
32
Step
33
Step
34
Figure 16
NOTE: If you get the screen in Figure 17 and it is blank (no reprogramming listed), it
means there is no reprogramming available for this vehicle. Close C-III plus and refer
back to ASIST for further diagnosis.
TRANSMISSION
Figure 17
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35. Read the Current Part Number and Part Number After Reprogramming. They
should be different.
36. Select Next.
Step 35
These numbers
should be
different
Step
36
Figure 17a
37. Make sure OK is highlighted green (battery voltage must be between 12.0 and 15.5
Volts).
38. Select Next.
IMPORTANT: Battery voltage must stay between 12.0 and 15.5 Volts during
reprogramming or TCM reprogramming may be interrupted and TCM may be damaged.
Monitor battery
voltage here
Step
37
Step
38
Figure 18
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NOTE: In the next step, the reprogramming process will begin when Start is selected.
39. Select Start.
Monitor battery
voltage here
Step
39
Figure 19
40. Wait for both progress bars to complete.
Step
40
Figure 20
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41. When the screen in Figure 21 displays, the reprogramming is complete.
NOTE: If the screen in Figure 21 does not display (which indicates reprogramming did
not complete), refer to the information on the next page.
42. Disconnect the battery charger (GR8) from the vehicle.
43. Select Next.
Step
43
Figure 21
NOTE: Additional steps/operations are required before C-III plus will provide the final
reprogramming confirmation report. Continue with the reprogramming procedure on
page 21.
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If reprogramming does not complete and the “!?” symbol displays as shown in
Figure 22:

Check battery voltage (12.0 –
15.5V).

Ignition ON, engine OFF.

External Bluetooth® devices are
OFF.

All electrical loads are OFF.

Select Retry and follow the on
screen instructions.
NOTE: Retry may not go
through on first attempt and can
be selected more than once.
Figure 22
If reprogramming does not complete and the “X” symbol displays as shown in
Figure 23:

Do not disconnect the plus VI
or shut down C-III plus if
reprogramming does not
complete.

Check battery voltage (12.0 –
15.5V).

CONSULT A/C adapter is
plugged in.

Ignition ON, engine OFF.

Transmission in Park.

All C-III plus / plus VI cables are
securely connected.

All C-III plus updates are
installed.

Select Home, and then restart
the reprogram procedure from
the beginning.
Figure 23
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44. Confirm the Transmission Fluid temperature judgment is OK, then select Next.

If the judgment is NG, drive the vehicle to warm the transmission until the judgment
changes to OK.
Step
44
Figure 24
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45. Follow the on-screen
instructions; maintain
the following conditions:
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
c. Press the Brake.
d. Press accelerator
between ¼ and ½.
e. Put shift selector in
R.
Step
46
Figure 25
46. Select Erase DTC.
47. Follow the on-screen
instructions; maintain
the following conditions:
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
Step
48
c. Fully depress the
accelerator.
d. Put shift selector in
R.
48. Select Start.
Figure 26
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49. When COMPLETED is displayed, select Next.
Step
49
Figure 27
50. Operate the ignition per the on-screen instructions.
Ignition status
Timer
Progress display
Figure 28
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51. When OK is displayed, select Next.
Step
51
Figure 29
52. Operate the shift selector per the on-screen instructions.
a. Move the shift selector to P; then move P>R>N>D>P
b. Confirm the center display meter indicates the correct selector position.
53. Select Next.
Step
53
Step
52
Figure 30
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54. Erase all DTCs as follows:
a. Turn the ignition OFF.
b. Turn the Ignition ON.
c. Wait for DTC erase to complete.
55. Select Next.
Turn ignition ON > OFF > ON
ON
Step
55
Figure 31
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56. Verify the before and after part numbers are different.
57. Print a copy of this screen (Figure 32) and attach it to the repair order.
58. Select Confirm.
Step
56
Step
57
Step
58
Figure 32
NOTE: If you cannot print the above screen:
a. Select Screen Capture.
b. Name the file.
c. Save the file in My Documents.

A copy of the screen is now saved in the CONSULT PC. It can be retrieved and
printed at a later time.
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ERASE MEMORY DATA
NOTE: This procedure is for all Applied Vehicles.
59. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 33.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
60. Select ERASE MEMORY DATA.
61. Select Start.
Step
60
Step
61
Figure 33
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62. Follow the on-screen
instructions; maintain
the following conditions:
a. Parking brake set.
b. Ignition ON, with the
engine OFF.
Step
63
c. Fully depress the
accelerator.
d. Put shift selector in
R.
63. Select Start.
Figure 34
64. When the Current status
changes to
COMPLETED, select
End.
Step
64
Figure 35
65. Move the shift selector to P, and then turn the ignition OFF.
66. Turn the ignition ON, and then confirm P and N display by moving the shift selector in
those positions.
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CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN
NOTE: This procedure is for all Applied Vehicles.
67. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 36.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
68. Select CONFORM CVTF DETERIORTN.
69. Select Start.
Step
68
Step
69
Figure 36
70. Select Start.
Step
70
Figure 37
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71. Select Clear.
Step
71
Figure 38
72. Select Yes.
Step
72
Figure 39
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73. When CVFT DETERIORATION DATE changes to “0”, select End.
0
Step
73
Figure 40
74. Start the engine.
75. Set the parking brake.
76. Turn OFF the A/C.
77. Bring the engine to normal operating temperature range.
78. Confirm the CVT fluid temperature is over 122°F (50°C).
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Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning
NOTE: This procedure is for all Applied Vehicles.
79. Navigate C-III plus to the screen shown in Figure 41.

Diagnosis (All Systems) > TRANSMISSION > Work support
80. Select Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning.
81. Select Start.
Step
81
Step
80
Figure 41
82. Follow the on-screen instructions in Figure 42, and then select Start.
Step
82
Figure 42
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83. With the brake pedal still applied, shift the CVT selector lever into the D position.

Figure 44 (located further below) will be displayed after shifting into D position.
NOTE: The Current status will show EXECUTING (Figure 43), but until the vehicle is
shifted into the D position Auxiliary gearbox clutch point learning will not begin.
Step
83
Figure 43
84. Continue to depress the brake pedal until the Current status shows “Completed” as
shown in Figure 45 on the next page.
NOTE: This may take several minutes to complete.
Figure 44
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85. When Completed is displayed, select End.
Step
85
Figure 45
86. Shift the vehicle into “P”, turn ignition OFF and release the brake pedal.
87. Perform Auxiliary Gearbox Clutch Point Learning (steps 74 to 86) one additional time
(a total of two times).
Erase DTCs
NOTE: This procedure is for all Applied Vehicles.
88. Use C-III plus to erase any transmission DTCs that may have stored.
89. Turn OFF C-III plus.
90. Disconnect C-III plus and the plus VI from the vehicle.
91. Verify the CVT operates normally and no abnormal noises are heard during a test drive.
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PARTS INFORMATION
All Vehicles
DESCRIPTION
PART #
QUANTITY
GASKET (CVT drain plug)
11026-JA00A
1
NS-3 CVT Fluid
999MP-NS300P (1)
as needed
(All vehicles listed below except
2012 MY Versa Sedan)
NS-2 CVT Fluid (2012 MY Versa Sedan only)
999MP - NS200P (1)
as needed
(1) NS-2 and NS-3 CVT Fluids can be ordered through the Nissan Maintenance Advantage
program: Phone: 877-NIS-NMA1 (877-647-6621). Website order via link on dealer
portal www.NNAnet.com and click on the “Maintenance Advantage” link.
Versa Sedan/ Versa NOTE MY 2017
DESCRIPTION
KIT-CONTROL VALVE
PART #
QUANTITY
3170E-X428B
1
----
1
1
1
PART #
31705-3JX8A
31728-3JX0B
31397-3JX0A
QUANTITY
1
1
1
PART #
QUANTITY
3170E-X428C
1
----
1
1
1
Kit Includes
VALVE ASSY - CONTROL
GASKET-OIL PAN
STRAINER ASSY-OIL
Versa Sedan MY 2012
DESCRIPTION
VALVE ASSY - CONTROL
STRAINER ASSY-OIL
GASKET-OIL PAN
Sentra MY 2014-2017
DESCRIPTION
KIT-CONTROL VALVE
Kit Includes
VALVE ASSY - CONTROL
GASKET-OIL PAN
STRAINER ASSY-OIL
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
OPERATION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIAG
FRT
Replace Control Valve
(1)
JD48AA
HC
32
(2)
(1) Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (FAST) and use the applicable Control Valve
Assembly Part Number (31705-*****) as the Primary Failed Part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.
And if needed on the same line
OPERATION
OP CODE
FRT
Reprogram TCM
JE99AA
(1)
(1) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.
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