Nissan Rogue. Manual - part 699

FUEL TANK

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WARNING:

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

FL-2, "General Pre-

caution"

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NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

ing.

REMOVAL

1.

Fuel filler cap

2.

Grommet

3.

Fuel filler tube

4.

Cover

5.

Clamp

6.

Fuel filler hose

7.

Clamp

8.

Vent hose

9.

Fuel tank protector

10. Fuel tank strap (LH)

11.

Fuel tank strap (RH)

12. Fuel tank

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To EVAP canister

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1. Check the fuel level with the vehicle on a level surface. If the fuel

gauge indicates more than the level as shown (1/2 full), drain

the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates a level at

or below as shown (1/2 full). 

• In case the fuel pump does not operate, use the following pro-

cedure.

a. Insert fuel tubing of less than 25mm (0.98in) diameter into the

fuel filler tube through the fuel filler opening to drain fuel from the

fuel filler tube.

b. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler tube.
c.

Insert fuel tubing into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to

drain fuel from the fuel tank.

• As a guide, the fuel level reaches or is less than the level on the fuel gauge as shown, when approxi-

mately 27.5   (7-1/4 US gal, 6 Imp gal) of fuel is drained from a full fuel tank.

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

EC-147, "Work Procedure"

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3. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Refer to 

PG-78, "Removal and Installation (Battery)"

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4. Unscrew the fuel filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
5. Remove second row seat (RH). Refer to 

SE-39, "Removal and Installation"

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6. Turn the four retainers 90 degrees to disengage the clips and remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.

CAUTION:

Cover the immediate area surrounding the fuel pump inspection hole cover with plastic to avoid

gasoline damage to carpet.

7. Disconnect harness connector (A) and quick connector (B).

Disconnect quick connector as follows:

• Hold the sides of connector, press tabs and pull out fuel feed

tube.

• If quick connector sticks to tube of main fuel level sensor unit, push and pull quick connectors several

times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.

CAUTION:

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(A)

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(B)

: Push in tabs

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• Quick connector (1) can be disconnected when the tabs

(F) are depressed completely. Do not twist it more than

necessary.

• Do not use any tools to disconnected quick connector.

• Keep resin tube (C) away from heat. Be especially care-

ful 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 (2) on hard tube

(or the equivalent) (A) 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.

• To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid dam-

age and foreign materials, cover them completely with

plastic bags (A) or something similar.

8. Remove center exhaust tube and muffler assembly. Refer to 

EX-5, "Exploded View"

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9. Remove protector from fuel tank.
10. Remove vent hose (1) at rear side of fuel tank.
11. Disconnect EVAP tube (2) at rear side of fuel tank.

• Instruction for quick connector (A) of EVAP tube. Refer to 

FL-

4, "Quick Connector"

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12. Remove fuel filler hose (3) at fuel filler tube side.

13. Remove parking brake cable bolts and separate parking brake cable from suspension arm. Refer to 

PB-7,

"Exploded View"

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14. Remove lower link deflector. Refer to 

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

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(B)

: Connection (cross-section)

(D)

: To under floor fuel line

(E)

: To fuel tank

(G)

: Disconnection

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15. Support center of fuel tank (1) with suitable jack (A).

CAUTION:

Securely support the fuel tank with a piece of wood (B).

16. Remove fuel tank bands.
17. Lower suitable jack carefully to remove fuel tank while holding it by hand. 

CAUTION:

Fuel tank may be in an unstable condition because of the shape of fuel tank bottom. Be sure to

secure fuel tank at all times.

18. If replacing the fuel tank, remove the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly to transfer to

the new fuel tank. Remove and discard the O-ring. Refer to 

FL-5, "Removal and Installation"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel Filler Hose 

• Insert fuel filler hose to the length below.

• Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel filler tube.

• Tighten the clamp hand with the top mark (A) until the mark is on

the bolt head flange.

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (without starting the engine). Then check the connections for fuel leaks by

applying fuel pressure to the fuel piping.

2. Start engine, raise idle and verify there are no leaks at the fuel system connections.

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