NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual
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REMOVALNJFE0006S01For SedanNJFE0006S01011. Release fuel pressure from fuel line.
Refer to EC-40, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
4. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
5. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
6. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
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7. Disconnect electrical connector.
8. Disconnect the quick connector as follows.
a. Put mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct
installation.
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b. Hold the connector while pushing in tabs, and pull out the tube.
CAUTION:
+The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely
depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
+Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
+Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the tube.
+Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from
getting on the resin tube.
+Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and
removal.
+Only when the tube is replaced, remove the remaining
retainer.
+When the tube is replaced, also replace the retainer with
a new one.
Retainer color:
Orange (Feed hose side)
White (Return hose side)
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9. Remove exhaust center tube.
10. From rear left area of fuel tank, remove filler hose, vent hose
and EVAP hose.
CAUTION:
To prevent fuel from flowing out, install a blind cap immedi-
ately after the fuel hose is disconnected.
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11. Set a suitable transmission jack under fuel tank.
12. Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel
tank.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
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13. Lower the fuel tank by 70 to 80 mm (2.76 to 3.15 in), remove
the nuts and clips holding the protector, and then remove the
protector.
+To remove the clips, use pliers to squeeze the extensions as
shown by the arrows in the figure at left, and then remove the
clip from above.
14. Remove fuel tank.
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For HatchbackNJFE0006S01021. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
5. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
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6. Disconnect electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the quick connector as follows.
a. Put mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct instal-
lation.
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b. Hold the connector while pushing in tabs, and pull out the tube.
CAUTION:
+The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely
depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
+Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
+Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the tube.
+Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from
getting on the resin tube.
+Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and
removal.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
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8. From rear left area of fuel tank, remove filler hose, vent hose,
and EVAP hose.
CAUTION:
To prevent fuel from flowing out, install a blind cap immedi-
ately after the fuel hose is disconnected.
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9. Remove exhaust center tube.
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10. Remove heat insulators from fuel tank side.
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11. Set a suitable transmission jack under fuel tank.
12. Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel
tank.
13. Remove fuel tank.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
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INSTALLATIONNJFE0006S02To install, reverse the removal procedure. Connect the quick con-
nector as follows:
+Align mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct instal-
lation.
+Insert tube into the center of the connector until you hear a
click.
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After connecting quick connector, make sure the connection is
firmly made using the following method.
+Pull on the fuel tube and connector to make sure they are firmly
connected.
+Start the engine, increase engine speed and verify that there
are no leaks.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
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Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel
Filter
NJFE0007
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REMOVALNJFE0007S01For SedanNJFE0007S01011. Release fuel pressure from fuel line.
Refer to EC-40, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
4. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
5. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
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6. Disconnect electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the quick connectors.
+For disconnect of quick connectors, refer to step 8. of ªFuel
Tank Removalº.
8. Remove the six screws and retainer.
CAUTION:
Use genuine bolts only when fixing retainer.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Filter
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9. Pull out the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump.
+Do not damage the arm of the fuel level sensor unit and
fuel tank temperature sensor.
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10. Remove fuel pump as shown in the figure at left.
+Put mating marks on fuel pump and fuel filter for correct instal-
lation.
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11. Disconnect fuel pump harness connector.
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12. Remove fuel filter from fuel level sensor unit as shown in the
figure at left.
+Put mating marks on fuel filter and fuel level sensor unit for
correct installation.
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For HatchbackNJFE0007S01021. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
3. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
4. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Filter (Cont'd)
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5. Disconnect electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the quick connectors.
+For disconnect of quick connectors, refer to step 7. of ªFuel
Tank Removalº.
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7. Remove lock ring using a lock ring socket (SST).
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8. Pull out the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump.
+Do not damage the arm of the fuel level sensor unit and
fuel tank temperature sensor.
INSTALLATIONNJFE0007S02Installation is in reverse order of removal.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Filter (Cont'd)
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Checking Exhaust SystemNJFE0010Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.
Removal and InstallationNJFE0005CAUTION:
+Always replace exhaust gaskets with new ones when
reassembling.
+With engine running, check all tube connections for
exhaust gas leaks, and entire system for unusual noises.
+Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting
insulators are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive
noise or vibration.
+Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been
dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7 in) onto a
hard surface such as a concrete floor; use a new one.
+Before installing a new oxygen sensor, clean exhaust sys-
tem threads using oxygen sensor thread cleaner tool and
apply anti-seize lubricant.
+Do not overtorque the oxygen sensor. Doing so may
cause damage to the oxygen sensor, resuiting in the MIL
coming on.
+Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts which are
designed especially for heat resistance, corrosion
resistance, and shape.
+Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully
cooled down because the system will be heated just after
the engine stops.
+Be careful not to cut your hand on the insulator edge.
EXHAUST SYSTEMQG
Checking Exhaust System
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EXHAUST SYSTEMQG
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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