Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1561

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR20DD)

1.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-9, "Inspection"

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2.

Start the engine, and check there is no leakage of engine oil.

3.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Check the engine oil level, and adjust the level. Refer to 

LU-9, "Inspection"

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SPARK PLUG

SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove resonater of air duct assembly. Refer to 

EM-30, "Exploded View"

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2.

Remove ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-54, "Exploded View"

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3.

Remove spark plug with a spark plug wrench (commercial ser-
vice tool).

CAUTION:

Never drop or shock spark plug.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

SPARK PLUG : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Use the standard type spark plug for normal condition.

CAUTION:

• Never drop or shock spark plug.
• Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
• If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may be

used.

• Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between

replacement intervals.

• Measure spark plug gap. when it exceeds the limit, replace

spark plug even if it is with in the specified replacement mile-
age. Refer to 

EM-132, "Spark Plug"

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EVAP VAPOR LINES

: 14 mm (0.55 in)

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Spark plug (Standard type)

: Refer to 

EM-132, "Spark Plug"

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Cleaner air pressure

: Less than 588 kPa (5.88 bar, 6 

kg/cm

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, 85 psi)

Cleaning time

: Less than 20 seconds

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EVAP VAPOR LINES : Inspection

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1.

Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.

2.

Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to 

EC-428, "Inspection"

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR25DE)

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR25DE)

DRIVE BELTS

DRIVE BELTS : Exploded View

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DRIVE BELTS : Inspection

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Alternator

Water pump

Drive belt auto tensioner

Crankshaft pulley

A/C compressor

View A

Possible use range

Range when new drive belt is in-
stalled

Indicator (notch on the fixed side)

: Engine front

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Alternator

Water pump

Drive belt auto tensioner

Crankshaft pulley

A/C compressor

View A

Possible use range

Range when new drive belt is in-
stalled

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WARNING:

Perform this step when engine is stopped.
• Check that the indicator 

 (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use range

 in the figure.

NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.
• When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range 

 in the fig-

ure.

• Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
• If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.

DRIVE BELTS : Adjustment

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ENGINE COOLANT

ENGINE COOLANT : Inspection

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LEVEL 

• Check that the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the

“MIN” to “MAX” when the engine is cool.

• Adjust the engine coolant level if necessary.

CAUTION:

Refill Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent in its quality mixed with water (distilled or deminer-
alized). Refer to 

MA-23, "Fluids and Lubricants"

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LEAKAGE

• To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system with the

radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) (A) and the radiator
cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) (B).

WARNING:

Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns
may occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from
engine cooling system.

CAUTION:

Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator dam-
age.
NOTE:
In a case that engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.

• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

ENGINE COOLANT : Draining

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WARNING:

• Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine

coolant escaping from radiator. 

• Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pres-

sure. Then turn it all the way.

Indicator (notch on the fixed side)

: Engine front

Refer to 

: 

EM-275, "Drive belt"

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: MAX

: MIN

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Testing pressure: Refer to 

CO-55, "Radiator"

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