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FUEL SYSTEM

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2

Removal and Installation .......................................... 5

Inspection ................................................................. 7

General Precautions ................................................. 2

FUEL TANK ....................................................... 8

PREPARATION ............................................ 3

Exploded View .......................................................... 8

Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
Inspection ................................................................. 9

PREPARATION ................................................... 3
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3

EVAP CANISTER .............................................. 10

Exploded View .........................................................10
Hydraulic Layout ......................................................10
Removal and Installation .........................................12
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................12
Inspection ................................................................12

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......................... 4

FUEL SYSTEM .................................................... 4
Inspection .................................................................. 4
Quick Connector ....................................................... 4

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................ 5

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

(SDS) ............................................................ 13

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER

AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY .......................... 5

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

(SDS) ................................................................. 13

Exploded View .......................................................... 5

Fuel Tank .................................................................13

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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions

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WARNING:
When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following.
Put a CAUTION: FLAMMABLE sign in the workshop.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
Never smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
CAUTION:
Use gasoline required by the regulations for octane number. Refer to GI-31, "Fuel".
Before removing fuel line parts, perform out the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof container and put the lid on securely. Keep the container in
safe area.
- Release fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to EC-153, "Work Procedure".
- Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Always replace O-rings with new ones.
Never kink or twist tubes when they are being installed.
Never tighten hose clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.
After installing tubes, check there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
- Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check
for fuel leakage at connections.
- Start engine and rev it up and check for fuel leakage at connections.
Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap as a replacement. If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the
MIL may come on.
For servicing Evaporative Emission System parts.
Refer to EC-16, "Component Parts Location".

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION
Special Service Tool

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description
Removing and installing fuel tank rock ring
a: 187 mm (7.36 in)
NOTE:
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore No. tools
may differ from those of the special tools illustrated here.

KV10119800
(J-45722)
Fuel tank lock ring wrench

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Commercial Service Tools

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Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

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PBIC0190E

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FUEL SYSTEM
Inspection

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Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attachment, leakage, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or
deterioration.
A

: Engine

: Fuel line

: Fuel tank

If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.

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Quick Connector

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CAUTION:
After connecting fuel tube quick connectors, check quick connectors are secure.
1

: Quick connector

: Retainer

: Hard tube (or the equivalent)

: Connection (cross-section)

: Resin tube

: To under floor fuel line

: To fuel tank

: Tab

: Disconnection

Ensure that connector and resin tube never contact any adjacent parts.

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Exploded View

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1.

Lock ring

2.

Fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and

fuel pump assembly

3.

O-ring

Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.

Removal and Installation

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WARNING:
Be sure to read General Precautions when working on the fuel system. Refer to FL-2, "General Precautions".

REMOVAL
1.

Check fuel level on a level ground. If the fuel level is 7/8 of the fuel tank (full or nearly full), draw appropriate amount of fuel from the fuel tank.
Guideline

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

: Direction mark

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: Draw approximately 20 liters from a full-tank condition.

In the event of malfunction in fuel pump, insert a hose measuring 20mm (0.79 in) in diameter into the
filler opening to draw approximately 20 liters fuel.
Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to EC-153, "Work Procedure".
Open fuel filler lid.
Open filler cap and release the pressure inside fuel tank.
Tilt the second seat toward the front of the vehicle.
Peel off floor carpet, then remove inspection hole cover (1) by
turning clips (2) clockwise by 90 degrees (b).
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7. Disconnect harness connector (1) and all the fuel tube.
2

: Fuel feed tube

: Quick connector

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Disconnect quick connector as follows:

Hold the sides of connector, push in tabs and pull out fuel feed
tube.
A

: Pull

: Push in tabs

If quick connector sticks to tube of main fuel level sensor unit,

push and pull quick connector several times until they start to
move. Then disconnect them by pulling.

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CAUTION:
Quick connector (1) can be disconnected when the tabs
(F) are completely depressed. Never twist it more than
necessary.
B

: Connection (Cross-section)

: To under floor fuel line

: To fuel tank

: Disconnection

Never use any tools to disconnected quick connector.

Keep resin tube (C) away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the resin tube.
Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, etc. from
getting on resin tube.
Never bend or twist resin tube during installation and disconnection.
Never remove the remaining retainer (2) on hard tube (or
the equivalent) (A) except when resin tube or retainer is
replaced.
When resin tube or hard tube (or the equivalent) is
replaced, also replace retainer with new one.
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To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely with
plastic bags (A) or something similar.

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9.

Remove lock ring for fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel
pump assembly with fuel tank lock ring wrench [SST:
KV10119800 (J-45722)] (A) by turning counterclockwise.
Remove fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly.
CAUTION:
Never bend float arm during removal.
Avoid impacts such as falling when handling components.

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INSTALLATION
Note to the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
For installation, use a new O-ring.

Quick Connector

Connect quick connector as follows:

1. Check the connection for damage or any foreign materials.
2. Align the connector with the tube, then insert the connector straight into the tube until a click sound is
heard.
3. After connecting, check that the connection is secure by following method.
Pull the tube and the connector to check they are securely
connected.
A

: Pull

Visually confirm that the two retainer tabs are connected to the
connector.
M

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Use the following procedure to check for fuel leakage.
1. Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped), then check connections for leakage by applying fuel pressure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and let it idle and check there are no fuel leakage at the fuel system connections.

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FUEL TANK
Exploded View

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1.

Fuel tank side protector

2.

Fuel tank side protector

3.

Fuel tank front protector

4.

Fuel tank protector

5.

Fuel tank mounting band

6.

Fuel tank

7.

Clamp

8.

Vent hose

9.

Vent hose

10. Fuel filler tube

11.

Grommet

12. Fuel filler cap

13. Fuel filler tube protector

14.

Clip

15. Clamp

16. Fuel filler hose

17.

Fuel filler tube

18. Fuel filler hose

19. Fuel filler tube protector

Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.

Removal and Installation

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WARNING:
Be sure to read General Precautions when working on the fuel system. Refer to FL-2, "General Precautions".

REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Perform work on level place.
1. Check fuel level on a level ground. If the fuel level is 7/8 of the fuel tank (full or nearly full), draw appropriate amount of fuel from the fuel tank.
Guideline

2.

: Draw approximately 20 liters from a full-tank condition.

In the event of malfunction in fuel pump, insert a hose measuring 20mm (0.79 in) in diameter into the
filler opening to draw approximately 20 liters fuel.
Perform steps 2 to 7 of REMOVAL in FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP
ASSEMBLY on fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly. Refer to FL-5, "Removal and
Installation".

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3. Remove LH rear wheel and tire.
4. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hose at fuel tank side.
5. Remove fuel tank protector.
6. Remove the fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting the
fuel tank with a suitable lift jack.
CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands never
engage.

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7.

Supporting with hands, descend suitable jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.
CAUTION:
Check that all connection points have been disconnected.
Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Use the following procedure to check for fuel leakage.
1. Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pressure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and rev it up and check there are no fuel leakage at the fuel system tube and hose connections.
After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, check to adjust wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6,
"Inspection".

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EVAP CANISTER
Exploded View

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1.

EVAP control system pressure sensor

2.

O-ring

3.

EVAP canister

4.

O-ring

5.

EVAP canister vent control valve

6.

EVAP canister vent control valve

cover

Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above.

Hydraulic Layout

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EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING

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1.

EVAP canister purge volume control 2.

solenoid valve

EVAP purge resonator

3.

EVAP service port

4.

EVAP canister

EVAP control system pressure sensor

6.

EVAP canister vent control valve

5.

NOTE:
Do not use soapy water or any type of solvent while installing vacuum hose or purge hoses.
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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL
1. Remove the spare tire.
2. Disconnect harness connectors and hoses.
3. Remove EVAP canister fixing bolt.
4. Remove EVAP canister.
NOTE:
The EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor can be removed without
removing the EVAP canister.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Tighten EVAP canister fixing bolt to the specified torque.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY
1.

2.

Disengage the pawl and turn EVAP canister vent control valve
counterclockwise.
Lock (A)
Unlock (B)
Remove the EVAP canister vent control valve.

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ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
Always replace O-ring with a new one.

Inspection

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Check EVAP canister as per the following:

1. Block port (B).
2. Blow air into port (A) and check that it flows freely out of port (C).
3. Release blocked port (B).
4. Apply vacuum pressure to port (B) and check that vacuum pressure exists at the ports (A) and (C).
5. Block port (A) and (B).
6. Apply pressure to port (C) and check that there is no leakage.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Fuel Tank

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Standard and Limit

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Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 98.4

Fuel recommendation

(26 US gal)

Refer to GI-31, "Fuel"

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