NISSAN X-TRAIL 2005 Service Repair Manual

PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
EFS002F9
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Brake SystemEFS000BZ

Clean dust on brake pads, shoes, drums, and back plates with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with
compressed air.

Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT 4”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas such as the body. If brake fluid is splashed or spilled
on painted areas, wipe it off and flush the area with water immediately.

Use only clean brake fluid when cleaning master cylinder and disc brake components.

Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene to clean. They will ruin the rubber parts and cause
improper operation.

Always use a flare nut torque wrench to securely tighten brake
tube flare nuts.

Brake system is an important safety part. If a brake fluid leak is
detected, always disassemble the related parts. If damage,
deformation or excessive wear is detected, replace affected
parts with new ones.

Before starting operation, be sure to turn the ignition switch OFF
and disconnect the ABS actuator and control module connector
or battery cables.

When installing brake piping, be sure to check torque.SBR820BA

BR-4
PREPARATION

PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEFS00217
Commercial Service ToolsEFS00218
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
GG94310000
Flare nut torque wench
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)/12 mm (0.47 in)Removing and installing brake piping
NT406
Tool nameDescription
Brake fluid pressure gauge Measuring fluid pressure
S-NT151

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEFS000TK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
X: ApplicableReference page
BR-27
, BR-32
BR-27
, BR-32
.
BR-27
, BR-32—
—
BR-30, BR-35—
—
—
BR-30, BR-36—
NVH in PR section
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX and FSU, RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in RAX section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
Drum out of round
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TYRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
STEERING
Symptom BRAKENoise××× ×× ×××
××
Shake×××××
××
Shimmy, Judder××××××× ××× ×

BR-6
BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE PEDALPFP:46501
On-Vehicle Inspection and AdjustmentEFS000C1
Adjust clearance between dash panel and brake pedal upper surface
to the following dimensions.
1. Loosen stop lamp switch by rotating it counter-clockwise by 45°.
2. Loosen input rod lock nut (A), then rotate input rod, set pedal to
the specified height, and tighten lock nut (A).
CAUTION:
Confirm threaded end of input rod remains inside the cle-
vis.
3. Pull pedal by hand and hold it. Press stop lamp switch until its
threaded end contacts the stopper rubber.
4. While holding it against the stopper rubber, turn the switch clock-
wise by 45° and secure it.
CAUTION:
Be sure stopper rubber to stop lamp switch screw threaded
end gap (C) is within the specifications.
5. Check pedal free play.
CAUTION:
Be sure stop lamps go off when pedal is released.
6. Start engine and check brake pedal depressed height.
SFIA0348E
H1Brake pedal heightM/T model 156 - 166 mm (6.14 - 6.54 in)
A/T model 164 - 174 mm (6.46 - 6.85 in)
H
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Pedal height when depressed
[With engine running and at a depression force of 490 N (50 kg,110.6
lb)]M/T model 80 mm (3.15 in) or more
A/T model 85 mm (3.35 in) or more
C Clearance between stopper rubber and threaded end of stop lamp switch 0.74 - 1.96 mm (0.0291 - 0.0772 in)
A Pedal play3 - 11 mm (0.12 - 0.43 in)
: 16 - 21 N·m (1.6 - 2.2 kg-m, 12 - 15 ft-lb)
SFIA0160E

BRAKE PEDAL
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ComponentsEFS001CI
Removal and InstallationEFS000C2
REMOVAL
Be careful not to deform brake tube.
1. Remove instrument lower driver panel. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove steering column assembly from steering member. Refer to PS-11, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
3. Remove stop lamp switch from brake pedal assembly.
4. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from brake booster clevis.
5. Remove brake pedal assembly mounting nuts. Pull brake booster toward engine compartment to the
extent that does not deform brake tube.
6. Remove brake booster clevis from input rod.
7. Remove the mounting bolts from the bracket, and remove the pedal assembly from the vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check brake pedal for the following.

Bent brake pedal

Deformed clevis pin

Cracks in welded area

Cracked or deformed clevis pin stopper
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal. Be careful of the following:

Adjust brake pedal assembly after installing it.
1. Snap pin 2. Stop lamp switch 3. Clip
4. Clevis pin 5. Brake pedal assembly
SFIA1797E
SBR997

BR-8
BRAKE FLUID

BRAKE FLUIDPFP:KN100
Checking Brake Fluid Level EFS000C5

Confirm reservoir tank fluid level is within the specifications
(between MAX and MIN lines).

Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.

If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for leaks.

If warning lamp remains illuminated after parking lever is
released, check brake system for fluid leakage.
Checking Brake LineEFS001C5
CAUTION:
If leakage occurs around joints, retighten or, if necessary, replace damaged parts.
1. Check brake line (tube and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or
other damage. Replace and damaged parts.
2. Check for oil leakage by fully depressing brake pedal while
engine is running.
Changing Brake FluidEFS000C3
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3 or DOT 4”.

Always keep fluid level higher than minimum line on reservoir tank.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away water immediately.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.
2. Drain brake fluid gradually from bleed valve of each wheel while
depressing brake pedal.
3. Turn OFF ignition switch. Remove ABS actuator connector.
SFIA0066J
SBR389C
BRA0007D

BRAKE FLUID
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4. Be sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank. Refill with
new brake fluid.
5. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.
6. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress
pedal until it stops. Tighten bleed valve. Release brake pedal.
Repeat this process a few times at 2-3 second intervals until
new brake fluid flows out.
For bleeding procedure. Refer to BR-9, "
Bleeding Brake Sys-
tem" .
Bleeding Brake SystemEFS000C4
CAUTION:

Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.

Fill reservoir with new brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT 4”. Make sure it is full at all times while bleed-
ing air out of system.

Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.

While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.

For models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator connectors or bat-
tery ground cable.

Bleed air in the following order.
Right rear brake, left front brake, left rear brake, right front brake
1. Turn OFF ignition switch. Remove ABS actuator connector.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.
3. Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen air bleeder and bleed air.
5. Close bleed valve.
6. Slowly release brake pedal.
7. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque.
8. Repeat steps 2 - 7. Occasionally refill master cylinder reservoir tank. Be sure to keep it at least half-full.
BRA0006D
: 6.9 - 8.8 N·m (0.7 - 0.9 kg-m, 61- 78 in-lb)

BR-10
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE

BRAKE PIPING AND HOSEPFP:46210
Hydraulic Piping EFS000C6
RHD MODELS
SFIA1798E
SFIA1799E

BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
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LHD MODELS
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping and Brake HoseEFS000C7
REMOVAL
CAUTION:

Do not allow brake fluid to spill or splash on painted surfaces. Brake fluid can seriously damage
paint. If it gets on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately and wash it away with water.

Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.

Cover brake fluid line joints to prevent dust and other foreign material.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.
2. Drain brake fluid gradually from bleed valve of each wheel while depressing brake pedal.
SFIA2137E
SFIA2138E

BR-12
BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE

3. Using a flare nut wrench, loosen brake tube flare nuts and dis-
connect brake tube from brake hose.
4. Remove union bolts and disconnect caliper assembly from
brake hose.
5. First remove lock spring from brake tube and strut mounting
positions. Then remove brake hose.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT4”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Connect brake hose to caliper assembly and tighten union bolt to the specified torque.
CAUTION:

Securely connect brake hose to the protrusion on the cylinder body.

Do not reuse the copper washer for union bolt.
2. Connect brake hose to strut and fix with lock spring.
3. Connect brake hose to brake tube. Temporarily tighten flare nuts by hand as far as they will go. Secure
them with the lock spring.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten to the specified torque.
5. Refill brake fluid until new brake fluid comes out of each bleed valve.
6. Afterwards, bleed air.
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Piping and Brake HoseEFS000C8
REMOVAL
CAUTION:

Do not allow brake fluid to spill or splash on painted surfaces. Brake fluid can seriously damage
paint. If it gets on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately and wash it away with water.

Do not bend or twist brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.

Cover brake fluid line joints to prevent dust and other foreign material.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.
2. Drain brake fluid gradually from bleed valve of each wheel while depressing brake pedal.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube flare nuts and dis-
connect brake tube from brake hose.
4. Remove lock spring.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT 4”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Connect brake hose to the brake tube. Temporarily tighten flare nut by hand as far as it will go.
2. Fix brake hose by lock plate.
SFIA0347E
: 15 - 17 N·m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)
SFIA0046E