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Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 388

 

 

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

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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.      

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-329, "Removal and Installation"

 (2S1330), 

DLN-340, "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

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:

PBIC0163E

LBIA0413E

LBIA0412E

SFE562A

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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.      

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. Remove and discard the O-ring.

CAUTION:

• Do not bend the float arm during removal.

• Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling the com-

ponents.

• Discard the O-ring seal, do not reuse the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse O-ring.

• Do not bend the float arm during installation.

• 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.

PBIC1268E

PBIC0163E

Tool number

:  — (J-45722)

LBIA0445E

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- 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.

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.

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EVAP CANISTER

EVAP CANISTER

Component Inspection

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EVAP CANISTER

Check EVAP canister as per the following:
1. Block port (B).
2. Blow air into port (A) and check that it flows freely out of port (C).
3. Release blocked port (B).
4. Apply vacuum pressure to port (B) and check that vacuum pres-

sure exists at the ports (A) and (C).

5. Block port (A) and (B).
6. Apply pressure to port (C) and check that there is no leakage.

Removal and Installation

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EVAP CANISTER

Removal

1. Remove left rear wheel and tire. Refer to 

WT-50, "Adjustment"

.

2. Remove the left rear fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Rear Fender Protec-

tor"

.

3. Disconnect the EVAP control pressure sensor connector.
4. Remove the EVAP control pressure sensor and O-ring.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

5. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose.
6. Disconnect the EVAP vent control valve connector.
7. Remove the EVAP canister retaining bolt.
8. Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP breather hose.
9. Disconnect the EVAP vent control valve hose.
10. Remove the EVAP canister.

PBIB2568E

1.

EVAP canister vent control valve

2.

EVAP canister system pressure sensor 3.

O-ring

4.

EVAP canister

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EVAP CANISTER

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11. Remove the EVAP vent control valve and O-ring, if necessary.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-rings.

EVAP CANISTER CONTROL PRESSURE SENSOR

Removal

1. Remove left rear tire and wheel. Refer to 

WT-50, "Adjustment"

.

2. Remove left rear fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Rear Fender Protector"

.

3. Disconnect the EVAP control pressure sensor connector.
4. Remove the EVAP canister control pressure sensor and O-ring.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE

Removal

1. Remove left rear tire and wheel. Refer to 

WT-50, "Adjustment"

.

2. Remove left rear fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Rear Fender Protector"

.

3. Disconnect the EVAP control pressure sensor connector.
4. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge hose.
5. Remove the EVAP canister retaining bolt.
6. Disconnect the fuel tank EVAP breather hose.
7. Disconnect the EVAP vent control valve connector.
8. Disconnect the EVAP vent control valve hose.
9. Reposition the EVAP canister.
10. Turn EVAP canister vent control valve counterclockwise.
11. Remove the EVAP canister vent control valve and O-ring.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

BBIA0567E

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

Disassembly and Assembly

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Fuel Level Sender Unit Assembly

Disassembly

1. Disconnect the harness connector.
2. Remove the fuel tank temperature sensor.
3. Remove the fuel level sender unit assembly.

Assembly

Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.

WAIA0114E

1.

Harness connector

2.

Fuel tank temperature sensor

3.

Fuel level sender unit assembly

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Standard and Limit

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Fuel tank capacity

80   (21 1/8 US gal, 17 5/8 Imp gal)

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CONTENTS

FRONT SUSPENSION

PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .................................................................
..

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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ...................................
..

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Precaution for Front Suspension ...............................

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

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Special Service Tool  .................................................

4

Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

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

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

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE  ......................................

7

Front Suspension Parts .............................................

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Front Wheel Alignment ..............................................

7

UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL 
JOINT .................................................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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KNUCKLE ..........................................................

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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service  .........................

13

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

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

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Component ..............................................................

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ......

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER  .......

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

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Disposal ...................................................................

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STABILIZER BAR .............................................

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

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UPPER LINK  .....................................................

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

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LOWER LINK  ....................................................

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

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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL 
JOINT ................................................................

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

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KNUCKLE .........................................................

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

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  ....

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER  .......

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

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

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

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General Specification (Front) ...................................

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Spring Free Height  ..................................................

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Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)  .................................

25

Ball Joint  ..................................................................

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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1) ................................

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