Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1298

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

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 the tube and the connector to check that they are

securely connected.

7.

Connect harness connector.

Inspection Hole Cover

• Before installing inspection hole cover, check that the connecting part has no fuel leakage. Refer to 

FL-48,

"Inspection"

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1.

Install inspection hole covers with the front mark (arrow) facing front of vehicle. 

2.

Lock clips by turning counterclockwise.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Disconnect fuel level sensor harness connector 

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2.

Remove fuel level sensor from fuel filter and fuel pump assembly, according to the following steps.

a.

Remove fuel level sensor harness from fuel filter and fuel pump assembly.

b.

Press into pawl 

 of fuel level sensor mounting area.

c.

With the fuel level sensor unlocked, slide it in the direction 

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CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage the fuel level sensor.
• Never disassemble fuel filter and fuel pump assembly.

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FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

1.

Install fuel level sensor all the way. Tactually and aurally check the fit.

2.

Connect fuel level sensor harness connector 

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3.

Install fuel level sensor harness to fuel filter and fuel pump
assembly.

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 pres-
sure 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

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FUEL TANK

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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WARNING:

Be sure to read “General Precautions” when working on the fuel system. Refer to 

FL-28, "General Pre-

cautions"

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REMOVAL

1.

Perform the steps 1 to 7 of “REMOVAL” in “ FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL
PUMP ASSEMBLY”. Refer to 

FL-40, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to 

FL-40, "Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

• Because fuel tank forwardly inclines and becomes unstable when installing/removing, fuel

should be drained if found the remaining quantity.

• Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.

3.

Remove main muffler. Refer to 

EX-17, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-214, "Exploded View"

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Fuel tank band (RH)

Fuel tank band (LH)

Metal clip

Protector

Fuel tank

Vent hose

Clamp

Clamp

Fuel filler hose

Fuel filler tube

Grommet

Fuel filler cap

EVAP hose

Clamp

Connector

Floor panel

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

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FUEL TANK

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Remove protector from fuel tank.

6.

Disconnect vent hose 

, EVAP hose 

, and fuel filler hose 

 at

rear side of fuel tank.

7.

Remove suspension bar. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Exploded View"

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8.

Support the lower part of fuel tank 

 with transmission jack (A).

CAUTION:

Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands nev-
erengage.

9.

Remove fuel tank band (RH and LH).

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

CAUTION:

Fuel tank may be in an unstable condition because of the shape of fuel tank bottom. Never rely on
jack too much. Be sure to hold tank securely.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.

• Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.
• Tighten fuel filler hose clamp.

• To connect quick connector, refer to 

FL-40, "Removal and Installation"

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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), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.

2.

Start engine and rev it up and check there are no fuel leakage at the fuel system tube and hose connec-
tions.

: Connector

: Vehicle front

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Fuel filler hose 

: 35 mm (1.38 in)

The other hoses

: 25 mm (0.98 in)

Remaining length of screw thread

Specified torque

Fuel filler tube side

: 7 - 11 mm (0.28 - 0.43 in)

: 2.5 N·m (0.26 kg-m, 22 in-lb)

Fuel tank side

: 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in)

: 2.5 N·m (0.26 kg-m, 22 in-lb)