fuel cap NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Maintenance Workshop Manual

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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Battery Service ................................ 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 5
Explanation of General Maintenance ....................... 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 8
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 9
Schedule 2 ............................................................. 10
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE ................................................................ 10
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............. 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .......11
Fluids and Lubricants .............................................. 11
Engine Oil Recommendation ................................. 12
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO ..... 12
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ......................................... 13
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 13
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 13
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 13
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 13
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 14
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 15
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 16
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 16
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 16
Changing Engine Oil .............................................. 16
Changing Oil Filter ................................................. 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 18
Changing Spark Plugs (Iridium-Tipped Type) ........ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 19
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 20
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 20
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ................. 20
Checking M/T Oil .................................................... 20
Changing M/T Oil .................................................... 20
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 20
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 22
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 23
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 23
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............. 23
REMOVAL ........................................................... 23
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 23
Tire Rotation ........................................................... 25
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 25
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 25
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 25
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 25
ROTOR ................................................................ 25
CALIPER ............................................................. 26
PAD ..................................................................... 26
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ..................... 26
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 26
STEERING LINKAGE ......................................... 26
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines .............. 27
Axle and Suspension Parts .................................... 27
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch (Coupe) ... 28
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch (Road-
ster) ........................................................................ 28
Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters .......................................................... 29
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 30
Standard and Limit .................................................. 30
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION .................. 30
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 30
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) ........ 30
SPARK PLUG (IRIDIUM-TIPPED TYPE) ............ 30

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and Lubricants NLS00008
*1: For further details, see “Engine Oil Recommendation”.
*2: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new
vehicle limited warranty .
*3: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF), DEXRON
TM III/ MERCONTM or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*4: Available in mainland U.S.A. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C(32°F). Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
change5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.9

Engine oil with API Certification Mark*1

Viscosity SAE 5W-30 Without oil fil-
ter change4-7/8 qt 4 qt 4.6
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5-3/4 qt 4-7/8 qt 5.5
Cooling sys-
temWith reservoir
tank9-1/2 qt 7-7/8 qt 9.0
Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/ Coolant
or equivalent
Reservoir tank 7/8 qt 3/4 qt 0.8
Automatic transmission fluid 10-7/8 qt 9-1/8 qt 10.3 Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF*2
Manual transmission gear oil 6-1/4 pt 5-1/8 pt 2.93Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4,Viscosity
SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1-1/8 qt 7/8 qt 1.0 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*3
Brake and clutch fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake
Fluid*4 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No.
116)
Differential gear oil 3 pt 2-1/2 pt 1.4 API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*5
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Windshield washer fluid — — —Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concen-
trate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
Fuel recommendation — — —Refer toGI-5, "
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded
Premium Gasoline Required)" .

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4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to MA-13, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Fuel LinesNLS0000D
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterNLS0000E
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning between
replacement intervals. Refer to MA-7, "
PERIODIC MAINTE-
NANCE" .
Changing Engine OilNLS0000F
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for oil leakage from engine components. Refer to LU-
6, "ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE" .
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filler cap and then remove drain plug.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
6. Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" . Air relief plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
SMA803A
PBIC1118E
Oil pan drain plug:
: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between
change intervals.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Checking EVAP Vapor LinesNLS0000I
1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.
2. Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to EC-33, "
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM" .
SMA806CA
Spark plug:
: 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)