Drive belt

DRIVE BELT : Checking Drive Belts

WARNING:
Be sure to perform when the engine is stopped.

1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary, replace.

2. Evaluate manually if the belt is enough tensioned (tension cannot be measured by way of frequency meter).

CAUTION:
Auto-tensioner must be replaced with a new one when the belt is replaced.

DRIVE BELT : Tension Adjustment

Belt tensioning is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by auto-tensioner.

Engine coolant

ENGINE COOLANT : Inspection

LEVEL

• Check that the reservoir tank engine coolant level is within the “MIN” to “MAX” when the engine is cool.

A : MAX
B : MIN

• Adjust the engine coolant level if necessary.

LEAKAGE

• To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) (A) and the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) (B).

Testing pressure: Refer to CO-76, "Radiator".

WARNING:
Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator.

NOTE:

In a case that engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.

• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

ENGINE COOLANT : Draining

WARNING:
• Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns may occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from radiator.

• Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure.

Then turn it all the way.

1. Remove engine under cover.

2. Open radiator drain plug (A) at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.

: Vehicle front

CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold

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3. Remove reservoir tank if necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing. Refer to CO-66, "Exploded View".

4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-35, "ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing".

5. Remove air relief plug from water outlet. Refer to CO-75, "Exploded View".

ENGINE COOLANT : Refilling

• Before start working, turn off the automatic air conditioner and the blower motor.

1. Install reservoir tank, radiator drain plug and air relief plug.

2. Fill reservoir tank slowly with coolant until coolant spills from the air relief hole. Refer to CO-58, "Cooling Circuit".

• Put a cloth under the air relief plug to prevent engine coolant to dampen the crankshaft position sensor.

• Fill coolant to the MAX level line of the reservoir tank at a rate of 2 liter (1-3/4 lmp qt)/min or lower.

3. Close the air relief plug.

CAUTION:
If the filling rate is too fast, this could lead to air being mixed in the coolant. Be sure to fill the coolant slowly according to the rate indicated abov

e.

Use Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).

Refer to MA-13, "Fluids and Lubricants".

Engine coolant capacity Approx. 6.7 (5 - 7/8 Imp qt)
Reservoir tank capacity 0.7 (5/8
lmp qt)

4. Warm up the engine for approximately five minutes without reservoir tank cap installed, and then turn off the engine and loose air relief plug until coolant spills from air relief hole.

• If coolant overflows reservoir tank hole, install filler cap.

• Watch engine coolant temperature warning light so as not overheat the engine during all of the operation.

WARNING:
• Be careful not be scaled with hot engine coolant or vacuum pump when operating.

• Radiator fan blade can start at any time and make personal injuries.

5. Close the air relief plug and run the engine at 2,000 rpm until the upper hose comes hot and radiator fan operates. Let the engine running approximately 5 minutes at idle speed and check for sound of coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm.

• Sound may be noticeable at heater water cock.

6. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 5 until coolant level no longer drops.

• Check the radiator lower hose for any signs of leakage.

7. Turn off the engine and let it cool down.

• Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.

8. After cooling period, loose the air relief plug and check if coolant spills from the air relief hole. In other case, remove the air relief plug until the coolant spills, and then close the relief air plug. Bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 5 through 8 until the coolant spills immediately.

9. Check the engine coolant level when engine is cool and refill to MAX level line if the level is lower.

• Clean excess coolant from engine.

ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing

1. Fill reservoir tank with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Reinstall reservoir tank cap.

2. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

3. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.

4. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.

5. Drain water.

6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.

7. Blow compressed air into cooling circuit through the reservoir tank valve hole to drain all the water.

Reservoir tank cap

RESERVOIR TANK CAP : Inspection

• Check valve seat of reservoir tank cap.

- Check if valve seat (A) is swollen to the extent that the edge of the metal plunger (B) cannot be seen when watching it vertically from the top.

- Check if valve seat has no soil and damage.

• Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and check that it close completely when released.

- Check that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of reservoir tank cap negative-pressure valve.

- Check that there are no unusualness in the opening and closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.

• Check reservoir tank cap relief pressure.

- When connecting reservoir tank cap to the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) (A), apply engine coolant to the cap seal surface.

Standard and limit : Refer to CO-76, "Radiator".

• Replace reservoir tank cap if there is an unusualness related to the above three.

CAUTION:
When installing reservoir tank cap, thoroughly wipe out the reservoir tank filler neck to remove any waxy residue or foreign material.

Fuel lines

FUEL LINES : Checking Fuel Line

Inspect fuel lines and tank for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, chafing and deterioration.If necessary, repair or replace.

Fuel filter

FUEL FILTER : Water Draining

DRAINING WATER (RHD)

CAUTION:
Before carrying out any work, wait for the fuel temperature is dropped.

Open drain valve at the bottom of fuel filter.

DRAINING WATER (LHD)

1. Remove fender protector RH. Refer to EXT-22, "Exploded View".

2. Remove foam insulator.

3. Open drain valve at the bottom of fuel filter.

CAUTION

:
Put a shop cloth under the drain valve, to avoid the water and fuel spill on ABS actuator.

FUEL FILTER CHECK

Check fuel filter for fuel leakage, damage and other abnormal signs.

FUEL FILTER : Air Bleeding

1. Prime the circuit using the priming bulb.

2. Perform engine cranking with repeating several times until engine starting.

3. If the engine does not start, perform the following procedure.

2 : High pressure supply pump

a. Remove high pressure pump protector. Refer to EM-298, "Exploded View".

b. Remove quick connector (black tab).

c. Connect drain hose (suitable hose) (1) to the end of quick connector (supply pipe side) (3).

d. Place a tray (4) at the drain hose open end.

e. Operate the priming bulb to completely bleed air from the circuit.

4. When air bleeding is completed, install quick connector, and check absence of leakage.

Air cleaner filter

AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into the inside (B).

2. Pull up the air cleaner cover forward (C) and remove it.

3. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from the air cleaner case.

4. Remove the air cleaner filter from the holder.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Engine oil

ENGINE OIL : Draining

WARNING:
• Be careful not to get burned, 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 the engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to LU-25, "Inspection".

2. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

3. Loosen oil filler cap.

4. Remove drain plug and then drain engine oil.

ENGINE OIL : Refilling

1. Refill with new engine oil.

Engine oil specification and viscosity: Refer to MA-13, "Fluids and Lubricants".

Engine oil capacity : Refer to LU-39, "Standard and Limit".

CAUTION:
• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.

• Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.

2. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.

3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-33, "Inspection".

Oil filter

OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Using an oil filter wrench [SST:KV113C0010 (Mot.1329)] (A) remove oil filter.

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leakage or spillage.

• Never allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.

• Completely wipe off any oil that adhere to the engine and the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.

2. Install oil filter bracket to oil cooler.

CAUTION:
Install oil filter bracket, positioning lug in the hole of oil cooler.

3. Apply engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter.

4. Install the oil filter until it comes into contact with the oil seal on the engine bracket.

5. Tighten the oil filter three-quarters of a turn by hand.

6. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.

7. Check oil level and add engine oil. Refer to LU-33.