1999 NISSAN PRIMERA fuel type

lWear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where
practicable.
lDo not put oily rags in pockets.
lAvoid contaminating clothes, particularly underpants, with oil.
lHeavily soiled clothing and oil-impregnated footwear should
not be worn. Overalls must be cleaned regularly.
lFirst Aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open
cuts and wounds.
lUse barrier creams, applying them before each work period,
to help the removal of oil from the skin.
lWash with soap and water to ensure all oil is removed (skin
cleansers and nail brushes will help). Preparations contain-
ing lanolin replace the natural skin oils which have been
removed.
lDo not use gasoline, kerosine, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners
or solvents for cleaning skin.
lIf skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without
delay.
lWhere practicable, degrease components prior to handling.
lWhere there is a risk of eye contact, eye protection should
be worn, for example, chemical goggles or face shields; in
addition an eye wash facility should be provided.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS
Burning used engine oil in small space heaters or boilers can be
recommended only for units of approved design. The heating
system must meet the requirements of HM Inspectorate of Pol-
lution for small burners of less than 0.4 MW. If in doubt check
with the appropriate local authority and/or manufacturer of the
approved appliance.
Dispose of used oil and used oil filters through authorized waste
disposal contractors to licensed waste disposal sites, or to the
waste oil reclamation trade. If in doubt, contact the local author-
ity for advice on disposal facilities.
It is illegal to pour used oil on to the ground, down sewers or
drains, or into water courses.
The regulations concerning the pollution of the environment
will vary between regions.
Precautions for Fuel
GASOLINE ENGINE:
Unleaded gasoline of at least 95 octane (RON)
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will dam-
age the catalytic converter.
DIESEL ENGINE*:
Diesel fuel of at least 50 cetane
* If two types of diesel fuel are available, use summer or win-
ter fuel properly according to the following temperature con-
ditions.
lAbove þ7ÉC (20ÉF) ... Summer type diesel fuel.
lBelow þ7ÉC (20ÉF) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for Engine Oils (Cont'd)
GI-7

Example Type B
1)Work and diagnostic procedure
Start to diagnose a problem using procedures indicated in
enclosed test groups.
2)Questions and required results.
Questions and required results are indicated in bold type in
test group.
The meaning of are as follows:
a. Battery voltage®11 - 14V or approximately 12V
b. Voltage: Approximately 0V®Less than 1V
3)Symbol used in illustration
Symbols included in illustrations refer to measurements or
procedures. Before diagnosing a problem, familiarize your-
self with each symbol. For symbols, refer to ªCONNECTOR
SYMBOLSº (GI-15) and ªKey to Symbols Signifying Mea-
surements or Proceduresº (GI-38).
4)Action items
Next action for each test group is indicated based on result
of each question. Test group number is shown in the left
upper portion of each test group.
SGI975
Example
CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2. Check voltage between combination meter terminal 15
and ground.
Battery voltage should exist.
OK or NG
OK
NGGO TO 2.
Check the following.
l10A fuse [No. 7, located in the fuse
block (J/B)]
lHarness for open or short between
fuse and combination meter
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR GAUGES
Check continuity between combination meter terminal 23
and ground.
Continuity should exist.CHECK GAUGE OPERATION
1. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2. Connect terminals B (Fuel), C (Temp.) and ground with
wire for less than 10 seconds.
Fuel gauge
Water temperature gauge
3. Check operation of gauge.
Gauge should move smoothly to full scale.
OK or NG
OK
NGGO TO 4.
Repair or replace gauge.
CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR FUEL TANK
GAUGE UNIT
Check harness continuity between fuel tank gauge unit
terminal 2 and ground.
Continuity should exist.
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble
Diagnoses (Cont'd)
GI-37

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
QG16DE/QG18DE/SR20DE engines
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary [ ] = At the specified mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less
than 15,000 km (9,000 miles) per yearkm×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles×1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96QG16DE/
QG18DESR20DE
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference pages
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*RRRRRRRRMA-24 MA-34
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine
part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRRMA-24 MA-35
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIMA-18 MA-28
Cooling systemIIIIIIIIMA-21 MA-31
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine
NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-19 MA-29
Air cleaner filter* R R MA-23 MA-34
Intake and exhaust valve clearance
(Non HLA models)See NOTE (2) EM-92—
Fuel and vapour linesIIIIMA-22/MA-26MA-33/
MA-37
Spark plugs (Conventional type)RRRRMA-25 MA-35
Ignition leads I I—MA-36
Fuel filter*R MA-23 MA-33
Heated oxygen sensor* See NOTE (3)MA-27,
EC-QG-134/
EC-QG-173MA-38,
EC-SR-146/
EC-SR-182
PCVsystem IIIIMA-26MA-36
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/72 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months.
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required for QG engine models. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clear-
ance.
(3) Perform only according to“Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driv-
ing conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-6

Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
QG16DE/QG18DE/SR20DE engines
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer
basis only.km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles x 1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)QG16DE/
QG18DESR20DE
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference pages
Engine oil (Use recom-
mended oil)*RRRRRRRR MA-24 MA-34
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN
genuine part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRR MA-24 MA-35
Drive beltsIIIIIIII MA-18 MA-28
Cooling system I I I I MA-21 MA-31
Engine anti-freeze coolant
(Use genuine NISSAN Anti-
Freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-19 MA-29
Air cleaner filter* R R MA-23 MA-34
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance (Non HLA models)See NOTE (2) EM-92—
Fuel and vapour lines I IMA-22/
MA-26MA-33/
MA-37
Spark plugs (Conventional type) R R R R MA-25 MA-35
Ignition leadsI—MA-36
Fuel filter*R MA-23 MA-33
Heated oxygen sensor* See NOTE (3)EC-QG-134/
EC-QG-173EC-SR-146/
EC-SR-182
PCV system I I I I MA-26 MA-36
PCV filter* R R——
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles).
(2) Periodic maintenance is not required for QG engine models. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clear-
ance.
(3) Perform only according to“Maintenance under severe driving conditions”.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-11

Changing Fuel Filter
WARNING:
Before removing fuel filter, release fuel pressure from fuel
line.
With Consult II
1. Release fuel pressure using the following procedure.
a. Start engine.
b. Perform“FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE”in“WORK
SUPPORT”mode to release fuel pressure to zero.
c. After engine stalls, crank engine two or three times to
make sure that fuel pressure is released.
d. Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
WARNING:
Use rubber gloves to prevent fuel from contacting the skin
when removing fuel hoses and filter.
2. Loosen fuel hose clamps.
3. Replace fuel filter.

Be careful not to spill fuel over engine compartment.
Place a shop towel to absorb fuel.

Use a high-pressure type fuel filter. Do not use a syn-
thetic resinous fuel filter.

When tightening fuel hose clamps, refer to“Checking
Fuel Lines”, MA-22
Changing Air Cleaner Filter
Viscous paper type
Unfasten clamps to change air cleaner filter.
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning.
PEF823K
.SMA288C
.NMA006
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
MA-23

Checking Fuel Lines
Inspect fuel lines and tank for improper attachment and for leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
CAUTION:
Tighten high-pressure rubber hose clamp so that clamp end
is 3 mm (0.12 in) from hose end.
Tightening torque specifications are the same for all rubber
hose clamps.
Ensure that screw does not contact adjacent parts.
Changing Fuel Filter
WARNING:
Before removing fuel filter, release fuel pressure from fuel
line.
With Consult II
1. Release fuel pressure using the following procedure.
a. Start engine.
b. Perform“FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE”in“WORK
SUPPORT”mode to release fuel pressure to zero.
c. After engine stalls, crank engine two or three times to
make sure that fuel pressure is released.
d. Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
WARNING:
Use rubber gloves to prevent fuel from contacting the skin
when removing fuel hoses and filter.
2. Loosen fuel hose clamps.
3. Replace fuel filter.

Be careful not to spill fuel over engine compartment.
Place a shop towel to absorb fuel.

Use a high-pressure type fuel filter. Do not use a syn-
thetic resinous fuel filter.
SMA803A
Engine
Fuel line
Fuel tank
MMA104A 3 (0.12)
28 (1.10)
Fuel hose clamps
1.0 - 1.5 N·m
(0.10 - 0.15 kg-m,
8.7 - 13.0 in-lb)Unit: mm (in)
PEF823K
.SMA288C
ENGINE MAINTENANCESR20DE
MA-33

2. Remove fuel filter, using a suitable tool.
3. Wipe clean fuel filter mounting surface on fuel filter bracket
and smear a little fuel on rubber seal of fuel filter.
4. Screw fuel filter on until O-ring touches mounting surface,
then tighten an additional 2/3 turn. Follow instructions on fuel
filter.
5. Install fuel filter sensor to new fuel filter.
6. Bleed air from fuel line.
7. Start engine and check for leaks.
DRAINING WATER
1. Set a container under fuel filter.
2. Loosen drain cock and drain water.
Loosening drain cock 4 to 5 turns causes water to start
draining. Do not remove drain cock by loosening it exces-
sively.
If water does not drain properly, move the priming pump up and
down.
3. Bleed air.
FUEL SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING
1. Move priming pump up and down until there is suddenly
more resistance in the movement. Then stop this action and
start the engine.
2. If engine does not operate smoothly after being started, rev
it two or three times.
When refilling empty fuel tank, bleed air out of fuel system.
Changing Air Cleaner Filter
Unfasten clamps to change air cleaner filter.
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning.
SMA896A
SMA010
MMA105A Loosen
Drain valveUp and
down
SMA795C Up and down
.SMA668B Air filter
ENGINE MAINTENANCECD20T
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and
Draining Water (Cont’d)
MA-44

General Specifications
Suspension type Multi-link beam suspension
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Stabilizer Standard equipment
Inspection and Adjustment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)
Camber Minimum þ2É9¢(þ2.15É)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal þ1É24¢(þ1.4É)
Maximum þ0É39¢(þ0.65É)
Total toe-in Minimum þ1.8 (þ0.07)
Distance (AþB)
mm (in)Nominal 2.2 (0.09)
Maximum 6.2 (0.24)
Angle (left plus right) Minimum þ0É11¢24²(þ0.19É)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 0É12¢36²(0.21É)
Maximum 0É36¢36²(0.61É)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
WHEEL BEARING
Wheel bearing axial end play
mm (in)0.0 (0.00)
Wheel bearing lock nut tighten-
ing torque
N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)187 - 255
(19 - 26, 138 - 188)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
RA-14