NTB19-006a

Classification:
Reference:
EM18-002a
Date:
NTB19-006a
September 11, 2019
2015-2017 ALTIMA WITH 4-CYL ENGINE;
EXHAUST LEAK FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
APPLIED ENGINE:
2015-2017 Altima (L33)
QR25DE (4-cyl)
IF YOU CONFIRM
An exhaust leak is coming from the exhaust manifold
AND
A crack is found in the exhaust manifold.

See page 2, Figure 1.
ACTION
Replace the exhaust manifold and exhaust tube.

For 2015-2016 Altima: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), sections EMEngine Mechanical and EX-Exhaust System, for exhaust manifold and exhaust tube
replacement procedures, respectively.

For 2017 Altima: Refer to the ESM, section ENGINE / ENGINE MECHANICAL /
QR25DE and ENGINE / EXHAUST SYSTEM / QR25DE, for exhaust manifold and
exhaust tube replacement procedures, respectively.
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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Example of an incident exhaust manifold (see Figure 1).
Soot trail
caused by
a crack
Figure 1
Replace parts 1 and 2 (see Figures 2 and 3).
Cylinder
head
2: Exhaust
1: Exhaust
tube
manifold
Sub-muffler
Figure 2
Figure 3
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PARTS INFORMATION
ALTIMA:
MODEL YEAR
2015-2017
2015
2016-2017
2015-2017
2015
2016-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
DESCRIPTION
MANI ASSY-EXH W/CAT
(“Federal” vehicles)
MANIFOLD ASSY-EXHAUST
W/CATALYST (“California” vehicles)
MANIFOLD ASSY-EXHAUST
W/CATALYST (“California” vehicles)
TUB-EXH FRONT W/ CATALYST
(“Federal” vehicles)
TUB-EXH-FRONT W/CAT
(“California” vehicles)
TUB-EXH-FRONT W/CAT
(“California” vehicles)
GASKET-EXHAUST MANIFOLD, A
GASKET-EXHAUST (front tube)
GASKET-EXHAUST (front tube ring)
NUT
NUT
STUD-EXHAUST (exhaust manifold)
STUD (lower catalyst)
BOLT (heat shield)
PART NUMBER
QUANTITY
140E2-3TA0A
1
140E2-3TY0A
1
140E2-9HS0A
1
20010-3TA3A
1
20010-3TA2A
1
20010-9HS0A
1
14036-3TA0B
20692-24U0A
20691-19U0A
01223-N0021
14094-9BA0A
14064-ZX60A
14064-JG30B
14069-JD70A
1
1
1
3
5
5
3
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
R&I Exhaust Manifold
AR38AA
(1)
AN
01
(2)
R&I Exhaust Tube
FD10AA
(1)
(2)
Reference the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC), and use the Exhaust Manifold Assy
(140E2-*****) as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat
Rate Time (FRT).
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AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
January 22, 2019
NTB19-006
Original bulletin published
September 11, 2019
NTB19-006a
CLAIMS INFORMATION section revised
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