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Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 574

FUEL TANK

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Support center of fuel tank (1) with transmission jack (A) and
piece of wood (B).

CAUTION:

• Make sure the tank bottom surface is supported well

enough to prevent an unstable condition when lowering
the tank.

• Make sure to hold it securely as tank surface may not be

flat.

Remove fuel tank band (RH and LH).

Lower transmission jack carefully to remove fuel tank while holding it by hand.

CAUTION:

Make sure to avoid any interference with surrounding component that may cause damage.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Make sure hose clamps and hoses clips are not secured on top of the filler tube bulges.
• Make sure all quick connectors and their mating part are free of foreign matter, check for damage.
• Ensure the tank bands are correctly assembled as per their identification marks "L" and "R".
• Make sure that the torques of the mounting bolts are correct as per exploded view. Refer to

FL-39,

"Exploded View"

• Make sure that when installing the connectors, the confirmation click sound is heard. Pull back on

the connector to ensure proper engagement.

Fuel Filler Hose

• Insert fuel filler hose to the length below.

• Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel filler tube.
• Tighten fuel filler hose clamp so that the remaining length of screw thread becomes to the following.

EVAP Hose

Check connections for damage or foreign material.

Align the matching side connection part with the center of shaft,
and insert connector straight until it clicks.

After connecting, pull out quick connector and centralized under-
floor piping by hand. Make sure connections are secure.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following procedure.
• Start engine, rev it up and make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections.

PBIC3792E

: 35 mm (1.38 in)

Fuel filler tube side

: 7 - 11 mm (0.28 - 0.43 in)

Fuel tank side

: 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in)

PBIC1653E

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Fuel Tank

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Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 55

(12-1/8 Imp gal)

Fuel recommendation

Refer to

GI-35, "Fuel"

PRECAUTIONS

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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 CO

fire extinguisher.

• Never smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.

CAUTION:

• Use diesel fuel required by the regulations for cetane number. Refer to

GI-35, "Fuel"

• Before removing fuel line parts, perform the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof container and put the lid on securely. Keep the container in

safe area.

- Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
• Always replace O-ring and clamps 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 that there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
- 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

“MI” may come on.

• Drain water from fuel filter, when the fuel filter warning lamp

turns ON (with fuel filter warning). Refer to

FL-47, "Water

Draining"

PBIC2664E