1999 NISSAN PRIMERA fuel filter

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
CD20T engine
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary C = Clean [ ] = At the specified mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis, but on a
semi-annual basis when driving less than
20,000 km (12,000 miles) per year.km×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 CD20T
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference
pages
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-45
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-45
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIIIIIMA-39
Timing beltsCamshaft [R] EM-59
Injection pump [R] EM-59
Cooling systemIIIIIIMA-42
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine
NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-40
Air cleaner filter*R R MA-44
Fuel linesI I I MA-43
Injection nozzles See NOTE (2) MA-46
Fuel filterR R R MA-43
NOTE: (1) First replace at 80,000 km (48,000 miles)/48 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/36 months.
(2) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, inspect and if necessary,
adjust the fuel injection nozzles starting pressure and spray pattern.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-8

Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000
km/year)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be
performed on the following items as shown in the table.
A—Driving under dusty conditions
B—Driving repeatedly short distances
C—Towing a trailer or caravan
D—Extensive idling
E—Driving in extremely adverse weather con-
ditions or in areas where ambient tempera-
tures are either extremely low or extremely
high
F—Driving in high humidity areas or in moun-
tainous areasG—Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials
H—Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in
the desert
I—Driving with frequent use of braking or in
mountainous areas
J—Frequent off road use or driving in water
K—Sustained high speed driving
L—Low quality lubricants or fuel
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
Diesel models Replace Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
Diesel models Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
A...E.......Fuel filter
Petrol models Replace Every 45,000 km (27,000 miles) or 36 months
Diesel models Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
...........LFront/Rear Heated
Oxygen Sensor
Petrol models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or 24 months
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Diesel models Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Diesel models Replace Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
..C....H....CVT fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6 months
Diesel models Inspect Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6 months
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, exhaust system
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or 12 months
Diesel models Inspect Every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or 12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-10

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

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
CD20T engine
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary C = Clean
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis only.km×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72) CD20T
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference
pages
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-45
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-45
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIIIIIMA-39
Timing beltsCamshaftR MA-47
Injection pump R MA-47
Cooling systemIIIIMA-42
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine NISSAN
Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent)See NOTE (1) MA-40
Air cleaner filter*R R MA-44
Fuel linesI I MA-43
Injection nozzles See NOTE (2) MA-46
Fuel filterR R MA-43
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles).
(2) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, inspect and if necessary,
adjust the fuel injection nozzles starting pressure and spray pattern.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driv-
ing conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-13

Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000
km)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be
performed on the following items as shown in the table.
A—Driving under dusty conditions
B—Driving repeatedly short distances
C—Towing a trailer or caravan
D—Extensive idling
E—Driving in extremely adverse weather con-
ditions or in areas where ambient tempera-
tures are either extremely low or extremely
high
F—Driving in high humidity areas or in moun-
tainous areasG—Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials
H—Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in
the desert
I—Driving with frequent use of braking or in
mountainous areas
J—Frequent off road use or driving in water
K—Sustained high speed driving
L—Low quality lubricants or fuel
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 5,000 km (3,000 miles)
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.......Fuel filter
Petrol models Replace Every 45,000 km (27,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...........PCV filter
QG16DE Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
...........LFront/Rear Heated
Oxygen Sensor
Petrol Models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H....CVT fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 22,500 km (13,500 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, exhaust system
Petrol models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-15

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

Pull the negative-pressure valve to open it. Check that it closes
completely when released.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
Apply pressure to the cooling system with cap tester to check for
leakage.
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
CAUTION:
Higher pressure than the specified value may cause damage
to radiator.
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.
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and
Draining Water
CHECKING FUEL FILTER
Check fuel filter for fuel leakage, damage and other abnormal
signs.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
1. Disconnect fuel filter sensor connector and drain fuel.
SMA871B
SMA990A Hose adapter
EG17650301
SMA803A
Engine
Fuel line
Fuel tank
SMA794C Loosen
Drain valve
ENGINE MAINTENANCECD20T
Checking Cooling System (Cont’d)
MA-43