Nissan Murano. Manual - part 611

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DRIVE BELT

3.

Hold the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto-tensioner
pulley with a box wrench securely. Then move the wrench han-
dle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of drive belt).

CAUTION:

• Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may

occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

• Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt

auto-tensioner pulley (Never turn it counterclockwise). If
turned counterclockwise, the complete drive belt auto-
tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.

4.

Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter such as
short-length screwdriver into the hole (A) of the retaining boss to
fix drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.

5.

Loosen drive belt from water pump pulley in sequence, and remove it. 

INSTALLATION

1.

Hold the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto-tensioner
pulley with a box wrench securely. Then move the wrench han-
dle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of drive belt).

CAUTION:

• Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may

occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

• Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt

auto-tensioner pulley (Never turn it counterclockwise). If
turned counterclockwise, the complete drive belt auto-
tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.

2.

Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter such as
short-length screwdriver into the hole (A) of retaining boss to fix
drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.

3.

Hook drive belt onto all pulleys except for drive belt auto-tensioner pulley, and then onto drive belt auto-
tensioner pulley finally.

CAUTION:

• Confirm drive belt is completely set to pulleys.
• Check for engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant are not adhered to drive belt and each

pulley groove.

4.

Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.

5.

Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.

6.

Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator is within the possible use range. Refer to 

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AIR CLEANER FILTER

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AIR CLEANER FILTER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Unhook air cleaner case (lower) side clips and lift up air cleaner case (upper).

2.

Remove air cleaner filter and holder assembly from air cleaner
case (lower).

3.

Remove the air cleaner filter from the holder.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the air cleaner filter by aligning the seal with the notch of air cleaner case.

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

CAUTION:

Never clean the viscous paper type air cleaner element by blowing as there is a risk of deterioration of
its performance

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer to 

MA-9, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Introduction of Periodic Maintenance"

 (FOR NORTH AMERICA) or

MA-12, "FOR MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance"

 (FOR MEXICO).

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SPARK PLUG

SPARK PLUG

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove engine cover. Refer to 

EM-29, "Exploded View"

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1.

Ignition coil

2.

Spark plug

3.

PCV hose

4.

Clamp

5.

PCV valve

6.

O-ring

7.

Rocker cover (bank 1)

8.

PCV hose

9.

Rocker cover gasket (bank 1)

10.

O-ring

11.

Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 
(bank 1)

12. Oil filler cap

13.

Rocker cover (bank 2)

14.

Rocker cover gasket (bank 2)

15.

Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 
(bank 2)

16.

PCV hose

17.

Clamp

A.

To intake manifold collector

B.

Comply with the assembly procedure 
when tightening. Refer to 

EM-54

C.

Camshaft bracket side

D.

To air duct

: Always replace after every disassembly.

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

: Should be lubricated with oil.

: Sealing point

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2.

Remove air cleaner cases (upper and lower) and air duct assembly. Refer to 

EM-31, "Exploded View"

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3.

Remove electric throttle control actuator. Refer to 

EM-33, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to 

EM-33, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-54, "Exploded View"

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6.

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

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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.

• Spark plug gap adjustment is not required between replace-

ment intervals.

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

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

EM-147, "Spark Plug"

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Spark plug (Standard type)

: Refer to 

EM-147, "Spark Plug"

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Cleaner air pressure:

Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm

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psi)

Cleaning time:

Less than 20 seconds

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