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Nissan Primera P11. Manual - part 492

Special Service Tools

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

Tool number
Tool name

Description

Engine application

KV10115800
Oil filter cap wrench
65 mm (2.56 in) dia.

NT346

Removing oil
filter

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KV10105900
Oil filter cap wrench

NT555

15 faces,
Inner span: 80 mm (3.15 in)
(Face to opposite corner)

Removing oil
filter

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99545R2500
(KV101060S0)
Oil filter wrench

NT631

15 faces,
Inner span: 92.5 mm (3.642 in)
(Face to opposite corner)

Removing oil
filter

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EG17650301
Radiator cap tester
adapter

NT564

a: 28 (1.10) dia.

b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.

c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.

Unit: mm (in)

KV119E0030
Nozzle holder socket

NT648

Removing and
installing
injection nozzle
assembly

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Commercial Service Tool

Tool name

Description

Engine application

Spark plug wrench

NT047

16 mm
(0.63 in)

Wrench with a
magnet to hold
spark plug

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PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION

MA-3

Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.

UNDER HOOD − engine off

Radiator coolant level and coolant hose con-
nections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and condi-
tions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dust, fuel lines and con-
nections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid
lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and head-
lamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose
connections for leaks

ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and
accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for opera-
tion
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and align-
ment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and align-
ment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if appli-
cable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If appli-
cable)
Install deodorizing filter to air purifier (If appli-
cable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)

UNDER BODY

Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and
differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for
leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and
gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and
drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with
wooden bed only)

ROAD TEST

Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing
and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles

ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT

Adjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition tim-
ing*1)
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel
only)

FINAL INSPECTION

Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel
covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint
damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock),
and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior

*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system

: Not applicable to this model.

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS

MA-4

General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue functioning correctly. Owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves, or they can be carried out by a NISSAN dealer.

Item

Reference pages

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically, unless otherwise specified.

Tires Check the pressure with a gauge weekly when at a service station, including the spare,
and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or exces-
sive wear.

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Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly.

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Doors and engine hood Check that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door
function correctly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure
that the secondary latch prevents the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for lubrication more
often.

MA-54

Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles).

MA-53

INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle etc.

Lights Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all operating correctly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim.

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Warning lights and buzzers/chimes Make sure that all warning lights and buzzers/chimes
are functioning correctly.

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Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering
operation, such as excessive free play, hard steering or strange noises.

Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in.)

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Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing
for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

MA-54

UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e. g. each time you check
the engine oil or refuel.

Windshield washer fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.

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Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.

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Engine oil level Check the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off the
engine.

MA-24 / MA-34 /

MA-45

Brake and clutch fluid levels Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between
the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir.

MA-51 / MA-48

Battery Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

MA-5

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)

QG16DE/QG18DE/SR20DE engines

Abbreviations:

R = Replace

I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary

[ ] = At the specified mileage only

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less
than 15,000 km (9,000 miles) per year

1,000

105 120

(miles

1,000)

(9)

(18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)

Months

QG16DE/
QG18DE

SR20DE

Engine compartment and under vehicle

Reference pages

Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*

MA-24

MA-34

Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)*

Drive belts

Cooling system

Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine
NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)

See NOTE (1)

Air cleaner filter*

Intake and exhaust valve clearance
(Non HLA models)

See NOTE (2)

EM-92

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Fuel and vapour lines

MA-22/MA-26

MA-33/
MA-37

Spark plugs

(Conventional type)

MA-25

MA-35

Ignition leads

—

MA-36

Fuel filter*

MA-23

MA-33

Heated oxygen sensor*

See NOTE (3)

MA-27,
EC-QG-134/
EC-QG-173

MA-38,
EC-SR-146/
EC-SR-182

PCV system

MA-26

MA-36

NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/72 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months.

(2) Periodic maintenance is not required for QG engine models. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clear-

ance.

(3) Perform only according to “Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.

* Maintenance items with “*” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance under severe driv-

ing conditions”.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

MA-6

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