Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1563

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• Insert the projection 

 of air cleaner element 

 in such a way so

that it becomes the position (upper front side of car) of illustration.

• Verify that there is no looseness in air cleaner cover and has been fixed accurately.
• Check that pawls 

 and 

 (3 in total) of air duct 2 

 are engaged.

AIR CLEANER FILTER : Inspection (Dry Paper Type)

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Examine with eyes that there is no stain, clogging, or damage on air cleaner element.
• Remove dusts (such as dead leafs) on air cleaner element surface and inside cleaner case.
• To clean air cleaner element 

, blow air on it from the air intake manifold side 

 to remove trash or dust.

CAUTION:

• When blowing air on the air cleaner element, attach the

cover to the air cleaner case and stay away from the vehicle
as much as possible to prevent the entry of dirt into the air
cleaner case.

• Never blow air from the ambient air side to prevent clogging.

When the ambient air side needs to be cleaned, attach the
cover to the intake manifold side and lightly dust by hand.

• If clogging or damage is observed, replace the air cleaner element.

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer to 

MA-42, "AIR CLEANER FILTER : Inspection (Dry Paper Type)"

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ENGINE OIL

ENGINE OIL : Draining

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin

contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible. 

1.

Warm up the engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to 

LU-25, "Inspec-

tion"

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: Projection

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: Vehicle front

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Ambient air side

Air blow direction

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2.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

3.

Loosen oil filler cap.

4.

Remove drain plug 

 and then drain engine oil.

ENGINE OIL : Refilling

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1.

Install drain plug with new drain plug washer. Refer to 

EM-193, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new drain plug washer.

2.

Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity: Refer to 

MA-23, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

CAUTION:

• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-

tions for reference only.

• Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.

3.

Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.

4.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

5.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-25, "Inspection"

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OIL FILTER

OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove splash guard (RH). Refer to 

EXT-35, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"

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2.

Using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801] (A), remove oil filter.

CAUTION:

• Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use genuine NISSAN

oil filter or equivalent.

• Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil

may be hot.

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any

engine oil leakage or spillage.

• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine

and vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1.

Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.

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Engine oil capacity

: Refer to 

LU-32, "Periodical Maintenance Specification"

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: Vehicle front

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2.

Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil fil-
ter.

3.

Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn 

. Or tighten to specification.

OIL FILTER : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-25, "Inspection"

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2.

Start the engine, and check that 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-25, "Inspection"

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SPARK PLUG

SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove air duct assembly. Refer to 

EM-174, "Exploded View"

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2.

Remove ignition coil.

3.

Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service
tool).

CAUTION:

• Never drop or shock spark plug.
• Never disassemble ignition coil.

INSTALLAITON

Install in the reverse order of removal.

SPARK PLUG : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL 

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Oil filter:

: 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

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 14 mm (0.55 in)

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Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.

Visually check the electrode for dirt and wear and the insulator for burning.

CAUTION:

• Never drop or shock spark plug.
• Never use 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

change intervals.

EVAP VAPOR LINES

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-804, "Inspection"

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Spark plug (standard)

: Refer to 

EM-275, "Spark Plug"

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Cleaner air pressure:

Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar , 6 kg/

cm

2

, 85 psi)

Cleaning time:

Less than 20 seconds

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