Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.

General Precautions

NBS002RP

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.

●

Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.

●

Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof container and put the lid on securely. Keep the container in
safe area.

CAUTION:

●

Use gasoline required by the regulations for octane number. Refer to

GI-6, "Precautions for Fuel

(Unleaded Premium Gasoline Recommended)"

●

Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:

–

Release fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to

EC-78, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"

–

Disconnect negative battery terminal.

●

Always replace O-rings and clamps with new ones.

●

Do not kink or twist tubes when they are being installed.

●

After connecting fuel tube quick connectors, make sure
quick connectors are secure.
Ensure that connector and resin tube do not contact any
adjacent parts.

●

After installing tubes, make sure there is no fuel leakage at
connections in the following steps.

–

Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch
“ON” (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel leaks at
connections.

–

Start engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at con-
nections.

●

Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap as a replacement.
If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the “MIL” may come
on.

●

For servicing “Evaporative Emission System” parts, refer to

EC-30, "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM"

●

For servicing “On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery
(ORVR)” parts, refer to

EC-37, "ON BOARD REFUELING

VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR)"

SMA803A

SBIA0504E

FL-4

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Components

NBS006T5

Removal and Installation

NBS002RQ

REMOVAL

WARNING:

Read “General Precautions” before working on the fuel system. Refer to

FL-3, "General Precautions"

Check fuel level on fuel gauge. If fuel gauge indicates more than
the level as shown in the figure (full or almost full), drain fuel
from fuel tank until fuel gauge indicates level as shown in the fig-
ure or below.

NOTE:
Because fuel will be spilled when removing fuel level sensor unit
for the top of fuel is above the fuel level sensor unit installation
surface.

●

As a guide, fuel level becomes the position as shown in the
figure or below when approximately 20 (5-1/4 US gal, 4-3/8
Imp gal) of fuel are drained from fuel tank.

●

In a case that fuel pump does not operate, perform the follow-
ing procedure.

Insert hose of less than 25 mm (0.98 in) in diameter into fuel filler tube through fuel filler opening to draw
fuel from fuel filler tube.

Disconnect fuel filler hose from fuel filler tube. Refer to

FL-10, "FUEL TANK"

Insert hose into fuel tank through fuel filler hose to draw fuel from fuel tank.

Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to

EC-78, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE"

Open fuel filler lid.

Open fuel filler cap and release the pressure inside fuel tank.

Remove rear seat cushion trim and pad bolts, then lift up rear seat cushion. Refer to

SE-109, "REAR

SEAT"

Retainer

Sub fuel level sensor unit

O-ring

Main fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter
and fuel pump assembly

SBIA0392E

SBIA0393E

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Remove inspection hole cover for main and sub fuel level sen-
sor unit by turning clips counterclockwise by 90 degrees and by
mating both cover hole and clip shape.

Disconnect harness connector and quick connectors for EVAP
hose and fuel feed tube

Disconnect quick connector as follows:

●

Hold the sides of quick connector, push in tabs and pull out
fuel feed tube.

●

If quick connector sticks to tube of fuel level sensor unit, push
and pull quick connector several times until it start to
move.Then disconnect quick connector by pulling.

SBIA0394E

PBIC1807E

SFE562A

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CAUTION:

●

Quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs
are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than
necessary.

●

Do not use any tools to disconnected quick connector.

●

Keep resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the resin tube.

●

Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, etc.
from getting on resin tube.

●

Do not bend or twist resin tube during installation and
disconnection.

●

Do not remove the remaining retainer on hard tube (or
the equivalent) except when resin tube or retainer is
replaced.

●

When resin tube or hard tube (or the equivalent) is
replaced, also replace retainer with new one.

●

Replace same color retainer as before replacing.

●

To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid
damage and foreign materials, cover them completely
with plastic bags or something similar.

Remove retainer for main and sub fuel level sensor unit with fuel
tank lock ring wrench (SST) by turning counterclockwise.

Remove main fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump
assembly, and sub fuel level sensor unit.

●

Raise main fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump
assembly, and disconnect fuel hose connector (push in tabs
and pull out) and sub fuel level sensor unit harness connector.

●

Raise and release sub fuel level sensor unit to remove.

Retainer color: Green

SBIA0504E

PBIC0163E

SBIA0411E

SBIA0396E

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION

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

Main and Sub Fuel Level Sensor Unit

Install new O-rings to fuel tank without any twist.

Connect fuel hose connector (push in until it stops) and sub fuel
level sensor unit harness connector.

NOTE:
When installing fuel hose connector insert them fully until a click
sound of full stopper engagement is heard.

Align the direction mark on main and sub fuel level sensor unit
with that on fuel tank as shown in the figure, and install them to
fuel tank.

CAUTION:

●

Do not allow O-ring to drop.

●

Do not bend float arm during installing.

Install retainer for main and sub fuel level sensor unit with fuel
tank lock ring wrench (SST) by turning clockwise.

CAUTION:

Install retainer horizontally.

Quick Connector

Connect quick connector as follows:

Check the connection for damage or any foreign materials.

Align the connector with the tube, then insert the connector straight into the tube until a click sound is
heard.

After connecting, make sure that the connection is secure by following method.

●

Visually confirm that the two tabs are connected to the connector.

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SBIA0397E

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Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are
securely connected.

Inspection Hole Cover

Install inspection hole cover with front mark (arrow) facing front
of vehicle (Both RH and LH).

Lock clips by turning clockwise.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.

Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), then check connections for leaks by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.

Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system connections.

Components

NBS006T6

PBIC1653E

SBIA0479E

Sub fuel level sensor unit

Sub fuel level sensor unit base

Fuel filter and fuel pump assembly

Fuel level sensor unit

: Vehicle front

PBIC4901J

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

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Disassembly and Assembly

NBS006T7

DISASSEMBLY
Fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly side

Disconnect harness connector.

Remove fuel level sensor unit (1) according to the following pro-
cedure.

Push the pawl of fuel level sensor unit mounting area with an L-
shaped iron rod or an equivalent to unlock.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage it.

With the fuel level sensor unit unlocked, slide it in the direction
shown by the arrow (

Sub fuel level sensor unit assembly side

Remove sub fuel level sensor unit (1) according to the following
procedure.

Push the pawl of sub fuel level sensor unit mounting area with
an L-shaped iron rod or an equivalent to unlock.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage it.

With the sub fuel level sensor unit unlocked, slide it in the direc-
tion shown by the arrow (

ASSEMBLY

Install fuel level sensor unit and sub fuel level sensor unit according to the following procedure.

●

Insert fuel level sensor unit and sub fuel level sensor unit all the way to the end until a “click” touch and
sound can be recognized.

●

Pull fuel level sensor unit and sub fuel level sensor unit in the removal direction to ensure that they do not
become detached.

PBIC4900J

PBIC4899J

FL-10

FUEL TANK

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Removal and Installation

NBS002RR

REMOVAL

WARNING:

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

FL-3, "General Precau-

tions"

●

Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to

FL-4, "REMOVAL"

CAUTION:

For the safety work and to maintain fuel tank gravity at center, drain fuel to the level where fuel
tank weight at left and right becomes equal.

●

Perform work on level place.

Perform steps 2 to 7 of “REMOVAL” in “FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP
ASSEMBLY”. Refer to

FL-4, "REMOVAL"

Remove center muffler. Refer to

EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM"

Remove rear propeller shaft (AWD models). Refer to

PR-4, "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"

Remove parking brake cables. Refer to

PB-3, "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL"

Remove rear final drive assembly (AWD models).

●

Using a transmission jack, support the bottom of the rear final drive assembly. Refer to

RFD-14, "REAR

FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY"

Remove mounting nuts on the rear suspension member, and lower the transmission jack carefully until
just before rear suspension member is removed from stud bolts on the vehicle (AWD models). Refer to

RSU-5, "REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY"

Remove fuel tank protector.

Fuel filler cap

Grommet

Fuel filler tube

Hose clamp

Fuel filler hose

Hose clamp

EVAP/Vent line hose

Hose clamp

EVAP (Recirculation) hose

10. Fuel tank

11. Fuel tank protector

12. Fuel tank mounting band

SBIA0399E

FUEL TANK

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Disconnect fuel filler hose, EVAP/Vent line hose and EVAP
(Recirculation) hose at the other end than fuel tank side.

Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack.

CAUTION:

Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.

10. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.

11. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.

CAUTION:

●

Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.

●

Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.

12. Remove fuel filler tube, if necessary.

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 hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.

●

Push the fuel tank mounting band pin to the vehicle side securely.

●

Before fixing the fuel tank, temporarily install the filler tube.

SBIA0401E

SBIA0402E

Fuel filler hose

: 35 mm (1.38 in)

The other hoses

: 25 mm (0.98 in)

Fuel tank side

: 2 - 6 mm (0.08 - 0.24 in)

Fuel filler tube side

: 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in)

FL-12

FUEL TANK

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CAUTION:

Use genuine fuel filler tube mounting bolts or equivalent. Make sure to tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.

●

To connect the quick connector, refer to

FL-7, "Quick Connector"

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.

Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.

Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connec-
tions.

●

After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, make sure to adjust wheel alignment and then, adjust
neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

and

BRC-49,

"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position"

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

FL-13

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Standard and Limit

NBS002RS

FUEL TANK

Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 82 (21-5/8 US gal, 18 Imp gal)

Fuel recommendation

Refer to

GI-6

FL-14

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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FSU-1

FRONT SUSPENSION

E SUSPENSION

CONTENTS

SECTION

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FRONT SUSPENSION

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2

Caution ..................................................................... 2

PREPARATION ........................................................... 3

Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4

NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 5

On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 5

INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK END
PLAY ..................................................................... 5
STRUT INSPECTION ........................................... 5

Wheel Alignment Inspection ..................................... 5

DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 5
PRELIMINARY CHECK  ........................................ 5
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMEN-
DATIONS .............................................................. 5
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS  .............................. 6
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND
KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES  ........................ 6

Components ............................................................. 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8

COIL SPRING AND STRUT ....................................... 9

Removal and Installation .......................................... 9

REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9

Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 9

DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 9
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 10
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10

TRANSVERSE LINK ................................................. 12

Removal and Installation ........................................ 12

REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12

STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 14

Removal and Installation ........................................ 14

REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................. 15

Removal and Installation ........................................ 15

REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 16

Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) .................................. 16
Ball Joint ................................................................. 16
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................. 16

FSU-2

PRECAUTIONS

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PRECAUTIONS

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Caution

NES00085

●

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

●

Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.

●

After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.

●

Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

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