Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 451

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM

EC-495

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EVAP vapor purge line

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EVAP canister vent control valve 
(view with bed removed)

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EVAP control system pressure sen-
sor

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Drain filter

5.

EVAP canister

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ALBIA0513ZZ

EC-496

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INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL

INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL

Description

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

*: This signal is sent to the ECM via the CAN communication line

This mechanism hydraulically controls cam phases continuously with the fixed operating angle of the intake
valve.
The ECM receives signals such as crankshaft position, camshaft position, engine speed, and engine coolant
temperature. Then, the ECM sends ON/OFF pulse duty signals to the intake valve timing control solenoid
valve depending on driving status. This makes it possible to control the shut/open timing of the intake valve to
increase engine torque in low/mid speed range and output in high-speed range.

Sensor

Input signal to ECM

ECM function

Actuator

Crankshaft position sensor (POS)

Engine speed and piston position

Intake valve 
timing control

Intake valve timing control 
solenoid valve

Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Engine coolant temperature

Wheel sensor

Vehicle speed*

PBIB3279E

VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM

EC-497

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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM

Description

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

*: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.

When the engine is running at medium speed, the ECM sends the ON signal to the VIAS control solenoid
valve. This signal introduces the intake manifold vacuum into the power valve actuator and therefore closes
the power valve.
Under this condition, the effective intake manifold length is equivalent to the total length of passage A and pas-
sage B. This long intake manifold provides increased amount of intake air, which results in improved suction
efficiency and higher torque.
When engine is running at low or high speed, the ECM sends the OFF signal to the VIAS control solenoid
valve and the power valve is opened.
Under this condition, the effective intake manifold length is equivalent to the length of passage B. This short-
ened intake manifold length results in enhanced engine output due to reduced suction resistance under high
speeds.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Power Valve

Sensor

Input Signal to ECM

ECM function

Actuator

Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)

Engine speed*

VIAS control

VIAS control solenoid valve

Mass air flow sensor

Amount of intake air

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Engine coolant temperature

Throttle position sensor

Throttle position

Accelerator pedal position sensor

Accelerator pedal position

Battery

Battery voltage*

PBIB1822E

EC-498

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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR SYSTEM

The power valve is installed in intake manifold collector and used to
control the suction passage of the variable induction air control sys-
tem. It is set in the fully closed or fully opened position by the power
valve actuator operated by the vacuum saved in the surge tank. The
vacuum in the surge tank is controlled by the VIAS control solenoid
valve.

VIAS Control Solenoid Valve

The VIAS control solenoid valve cuts the intake manifold vacuum
signal for power valve control. It responds to ON/OFF signals from
the ECM. When the solenoid is off, the vacuum signal from the
intake manifold is cut. When the ECM sends an ON signal the coil
pulls the plunger downward and feeds the vacuum signal to the
power valve actuator.

BBIA0569E

BBIA0569E