Infiniti EX35. Manual - part 642

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2.

Check for genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap design.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Replace with genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap.

2.

CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP INSTALLATION

Check that the cap is tightened properly by rotating the cap clockwise.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Open fuel filler cap, then clean cap and fuel filler neck threads using air blower. Retighten until

ratcheting sound is heard.

3.

CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP FUNCTION

Check for air releasing sound while opening the fuel filler cap.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> GO TO 4.

4.

CHECK FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE

Refer to 

EC-312, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Replace fuel filler cap with a genuine one.

5.

CHECK EVAP PURGE LINE

Check EVAP purge line (pipe, rubber tube, fuel tank and EVAP canister) for cracks, improper connection or
disconnection.
Refer to 

EC-74, "System Diagram"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> Repair or reconnect the hose.

6.

CLEAN EVAP PURGE LINE

Clean EVAP purge line (pipe and rubber tube) using air blower.

>> GO TO 7.

7.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE

Check the following.
• EVAP canister vent control valve is installed properly.

Refer to 

EC-541, "Removal and Installation"

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• EVAP canister vent control valve.

Refer to 

EC-288, "Component Inspection"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 8.

NO

>> Repair or replace EVAP canister vent control valve and O-ring.

8.

CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK

Refer to 

EC-539, "Inspection"

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Is there any leak in EVAP line?

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>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

NO-1

>> With CONSULT-III: GO TO 9.

NO-2

>> Without CONSULT-III: GO TO 10.

9.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION

With CONSULT-III

1.

Disconnect vacuum hose connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP ser-
vice port.

2.

Start engine and let it idle.

3.

Select “PURG VOL CONT/V” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode.

4.

Touch “Qu” on CONSULT-III screen to increase “PURG VOL CONT/V” opening to 100%.

5.

Check vacuum hose for vacuum.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 12.

NO

>> GO TO 11.

10.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION

Without CONSULT-III

1.

Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

2.

Stop engine.

3.

Disconnect vacuum hose connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP ser-
vice port.

4.

Start engine and let it idle for at least 80 seconds.

5.

Check vacuum hose for vacuum when revving engine up to 2,000 rpm.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 13.

NO

>> GO TO 11.

11.

CHECK VACUUM HOSE

Check vacuum hoses for clogging or disconnection. Refer to 

EC-74, "System Diagram"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES-1 >> With CONSULT-III: GO TO 12.
YES-2 >> Without CONSULT-III: GO TO 13.
NO

>> Repair or reconnect the hose.

12.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

With CONSULT-III

1.

Start engine.

2.

Perform “PURG VOL CONT/V” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III. Check that engine speed var-
ies according to the valve opening.

Does engine speed vary according to the valve opening?

YES

>> GO TO 14.

NO

>> GO TO 13.

13.

CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VOLUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

Refer to 

EC-281, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 14.

NO

>> Replace EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.

14.

CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-230, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

Vacuum should exist.

Vacuum should exist.

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>> GO TO 15.

NO

>> Replace “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”.

15.

CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR

Refer to 

EC-296, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 16.

NO

>> Replace EVAP control system pressure sensor.

16.

CHECK EVAP/ORVR LINE

Check EVAP/ORVR line between EVAP canister and fuel tank for clogging, kink, looseness and improper con-
nection. For location, refer to 

EC-464, "Description"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 17.

NO

>> Repair or replace hoses and tubes.

17.

CHECK RECIRCULATION LINE

Check recirculation line between filler neck tube and fuel tank for clogging, kink, cracks, looseness and
improper connection.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 18.

NO

>> Repair or replace hose, tube or filler neck tube.

18.

CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE

Refer to 

EC-467, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 19.

NO

>> Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank. 

19.

CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to 

GI-38, "Intermittent Incident"

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1.

CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Remove fuel filler cap.

3.

Wipe clean valve housing.

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Install fuel filler cap adapter (commercial service tool) to fuel
filler cap.

5.

Check valve opening pressure and vacuum.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

REPLACE FUEL FILLER CAP

Replace fuel filler cap.

CAUTION:

Use only a genuine fuel filler cap as a replacement. If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the MIL may
come on.

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Pressure:

15.3 - 20.0 kPa (0.156 - 0.204 kg/cm

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, 2.22 - 

2.90 psi)

Vacuum:

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6.0 to 

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3.3 kPa (

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0.061 to 

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0.034 kg/cm

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0.87 to 

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0.48 psi)

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