Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Manual - part 418

PRECAUTIONS

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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the 

″

LOCK

″

 position before connecting

the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)

6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III. 

General Precaution

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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 the workshop with a CO

2

 fire extinguisher. 

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

area.

CAUTION:

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

GI-26, "Precaution

for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Recommended)"

.

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

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

safe area.

- Release fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to 

EC-495, "Fuel Pressure Check"

 (VQ40DE), 

EC-958,

"Fuel Pressure Check"

 (VK56DE).

- Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 

• Always replace O-rings and clamps with new ones.

• Do not kink or twist hoses when they are being installed.

• Do not tighten hose clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses. 

• Tighten high-pressure rubber hose clamp so that clamp end is 3 mm (0.12 in) from hose end.

• Ensure that clamp screw does not contact adjacent parts.

• After connecting the fuel tube quick connectors, make sure

the quick connectors are secure.

Ensure that the 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 con-

nections.

- Start the 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-498, "Removal and Installation"

 (VQ40DE), 

EC-962,

"Removal and Installation"

 (VK56DE). 

• For servicing “On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)”

parts, refer to 

EC-497, "How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage"

(VQ40DE), 

EC-960, "How to Detect EVAP Leakage"

 (VK56DE).

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

—

(J-45722)
130 mm lock ring tool

Removing and installing fuel tank lock ring

LBIA0398E

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

2010 Pathfinder

FUEL SYSTEM

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

FUEL SYSTEM

Checking Fuel Line

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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.

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FUEL TANK

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

FUEL TANK

Removal and Installation

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1.

Lock ring

2.

Fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel 
pump assembly

3.

Fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel 
pump assembly O-ring

4.

EVAP hose

5.

Fuel tank

6.

Fuel tank straps

7.

Fuel tank shield (if equipped)

8.

Lower fuel filler hose

9.

Fuel filler pipe and vent pipe

10. Vent hose

11.

Upper fuel filler hose

12. Fuel filler pipe and cup

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FUEL TANK

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REMOVAL

WARNING:

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

FL-3, "General Precau-

tion"

.

1. Remove the fuel filler cap to release the pressure from inside the fuel tank.
2. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire. Refer to 

WT-49, "Rotation"

.

3. Check the fuel level on level gauge. If the fuel gauge indicates

more than the level as shown (half "1/2"), drain the fuel from the

fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates the level as shown, or

less.

NOTE:

Fuel will be spilled when removing the lower fuel filler hose if the

level is above "1/2".

• As a guide, the fuel level reaches the fuel gauge position as

shown, or less, when approximately 43   (11 3/8 US gal, 9 1/2

Imp gal) of fuel are drained from the full fuel tank. 

• If the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure

to drain the fuel to the specified level.

a. Insert a suitable hose of less than 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter into the fuel filler pipe through the fuel filler

opening to drain the fuel from fuel filler pipe.

b. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe.
c. Insert a suitable hose into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.

4. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to 

EC-495, "Fuel Pressure Check"

 (VQ40DE), 

EC-

958, "Fuel Pressure Check"

 (VK56DE).

5. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
6. Disconnect the lower fuel filler hose from the fuel tank, the EVAP hose, and the vent pipe quick connector.

• Disconnect the fuel feed hose from the molded clip in the side of the fuel tank.

Disconnect the quick connector as follows:

• Hold the sides of the connector, push in the tabs and pull out the tube.

• If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move.

Then disconnect them by pulling.

CAUTION:

13. Fuel filler hose grommet

14. Fuel filler cap

15. EVAP canister hose

16. Clamp

17. Fuel tank protector

Front

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• The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs

are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connec-

tor more than necessary.

• Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector.

• Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful

when welding near the tube.

• Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from

getting on the resin tube.

• Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection. 

• Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or

the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer

is replaced.

• When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is 

replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (semi-

transparent colored retainer).

• To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage

and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick

connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown.      

7. On models equipped with fuel tank shield, remove the four bolts and remove the fuel tank shield.
8. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-325, "Removal and Installation"

 (2S1330), 

DLN-336, "Removal

and Installation"

 (2S1350).

9. Support the fuel tank using a suitable lift jack.
10. Remove the three fuel tank strap bolts while supporting the fuel

tank with a suitable lift jack.

11. Remove the fuel tank straps and slowly lower the fuel tank to access the top of the fuel level sensor, fuel

filter and fuel pump assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not lower the fuel tank too far to prevent damage to the fuel feed hose and the fuel level sensor,

fuel filter and fuel pump assembly connector.

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FUEL TANK

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12. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump

assembly electrical connector, and the fuel feed hose.

Disconnect the quick connector as follows:

• Hold the sides of the connector, push in the tabs and pull out

the tube.

• If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull

several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them

by pulling.

CAUTION:

• The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs

are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connec-

tor more than necessary.

• Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector.

• Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful

when welding near the tube.

• Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from

getting on the resin tube.

• Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection. 

• Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or

the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer

is replaced.

• When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is 

replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (semi-

transparent colored retainer).

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• To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage

and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick

connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown.      

13. Lower the fuel tank using a suitable lift jack and remove the fuel tank.

14. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the fuel pump and remove the EVAP hose from the molded clip in the top

of the fuel tank.

15. Remove the lock ring using Tool.

16. Remove the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assem-

bly.

CAUTION:

• Do not bend the float arm during removal.

• Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling the com-

ponents.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Connect the quick connector as follows:

- Check the connection for any damage or foreign materials.

- Align the connector with the pipe, then insert the connector straight into the pipe until a click is heard.

- After connecting the quick connector, make sure that the connec-

tion is secure by checking as follows:

- Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely

connected.

- Visually inspect the connector to make sure the two retainer tabs

are securely connected.

CAUTION:

• Do not bend the float arm during installation.

• Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling the compo-

nents.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Turn the ignition switch ON but do not start engine, then check the fuel pipe and hose connections for

leaks while applying fuel pressure.

2. Start the engine and rev it above idle, then check that there are no fuel leaks at any of the fuel pipe and

hose connections.

PBIC0163E

Tool number

:  — (J-45722)

LBIA0445E

PBIC1653E

2010 Pathfinder