2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 air filter

9 CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
1. Install any parts removed.
2. Release fuel pressure to zero. Refer to EC-38.
3. Install fuel pressure gauge and check fuel pressure.
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At idle: Approx. 235 kPa (2.35 bar, 2.4 kg/cm2, 34 psi)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 11.
NG©GO TO 10.
10 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Fuel pump and circuit (Refer to EC-464.)
+Fuel pressure regulator (Refer to EC-39.)
+Fuel lines
+Fuel filter for clogging
©Repair or replace.
11 CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Perform ªBasic Inspectionº.
Refer to EC-98.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 12.
NG©1. Perform ªIdle Air Volume Learningº. Refer to EC-55.
2. Check camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (EC-278) and crankshaft position sensor
(POS) (EC-272).
12 CHECK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1 (FRONT)
Refer to ªComponent Inspectionº, EC-181.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 13.
NG©Replace heated oxygen sensor 1 (front).
DTC P0300 - P0304 NO.4-1CYLINDER MISFIRE, MULTIPLE CYLINDER
MISFIRE
QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-266

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PrecautionsNJEC0603+Before connecting or disconnecting the ECM harness
connector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect nega-
tive battery terminal. Failure to do so may damage the
ECM because battery voltage is applied to ECM even if
ignition switch is turned off.
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+When connecting ECM harness connectors, push in both
sides of the connector until you hear a click. Maneuver the
lever until you hear the three connectors on the inside
click. Refer to the figure at left.
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+When connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or
from ECM, take care not to damage pin terminals (bend or
break).
Make sure that there are not any bends or breaks on ECM
pin terminal, when connecting pin connectors.
MEF040D
+Before replacing ECM, perform Terminals and Reference
Value inspection and make sure ECM functions properly.
Refer to EC-554.
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+If MI illuminates or blinks irregularly when engine is
running, water may have accumulated in fuel filter. Drain
water from fuel filter. If this does not correct the problem,
perform specified trouble diagnostic procedures.
+After performing each TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, perform
ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº or ªOverall Function
Checkº.
The DTC should not be displayed in the ª DTC Confirma-
tion Procedureº if the repair is completed. The ªOverall
Function Checkº should be a good result if the repair is
completed.
PRECAUTIONSYD
Precautions
EC-496

Fuel Filter
DESCRIPTIONNJEC0623A water draining cock is on the lower side and a priming pump for
bleeding air is on the upper side.
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AIR BLEEDINGNJEC06241. After the repair, bleed air from the piping by pumping the prim-
ing pump up and down until it becomes heavy.
2. To start the engine, rotate the starter for a maximum of 30
seconds. To start the engine more quickly, crank the engine
while pumping the priming pump (requires two workers).
3. If the engine does not start after rotating the starter for a maxi-
mum of 30 seconds, stop it once, and pump the priming pump
again until it becomes heavy.
4. Rotate the starter again until the engine starts running.
5. After the engine starts, let it idle for at least 1 minute to stabi-
lize the behavior.
+When air is bled completely, the pumping of the priming
pump suddenly becomes heavy. Stop the operation at that
time.
+If it is difficult to bleed air by the pumping of the priming
pump (the pumping of the priming pump does not become
heavy), disconnect the fuel supply hose between the fuel
filter and the injection pump. Then, perform the operation
described above, and make sure that fuel comes out. (Use
a pan, etc. so as not to spill fuel. Do not let fuel get on
engine and other parts.) After that, connect the hose, then
bleed air again.
+Start engine and let it idle for at least one minute after
performing air bleeding.
WATER DRAININGNJEC06251. Remove the fuel filter, filter bracket, protector assembly from
the dash panel as follows.
a. Remove the air cleaner case (upper), air duct assembly, and
vacuum hose for brake booster (between the vacuum pump
and vacuum pipe).
CAUTION:
After the duct is removed, cover the opening with gum tape,
etc. to prevent foreign object from getting into the engine
during the operation.
b. Disconnect the water level warning sensor harness connector.
c. Remove the mounting nuts on the dash panel, then remove the
fuel filter, filter bracket, and protector assembly from the dash
panel.
+It is not necessary to disconnect the fuel hose.
2. Using a tool such as a pliers, loosen the water draining cock
at the bottom of the water level warning sensor located under
the fuel filter.
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREYD
Fuel Filter
EC-520

3. Install the fuel filter, filter bracket, and protector assembly tem-
porarily. Then, drain the water by pumping the priming pump
with the filter standing straight.
+Extend the drain hose if necessary.
Water amount when the MI lights up:
65 - 100 m!(2.3 - 3.5 Imp fl oz)
CAUTION:
When the water is drained, the fuel is also drained. Use a pan,
etc. to avoid fuel adherence to the rubber parts such as the
engine mount insulator.
4. Tighten the water draining cock, then install the fuel filter, filter
bracket, protector assembly in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not over-tighten the water draining cock. This will damage
the cock thread, resulting in water or fuel leak.
5. Bleed air of the fuel filter. Refer to EC-520.
+Start engine and let it idle for at least one minute after
performing air bleeding.
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREYD
Fuel Filter (Cont'd)
EC-521

Basic InspectionNJEC0632Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
+On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, set
lighting switch to the 1st position to light only small
lamps.
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem.
2. Check the current need for scheduled maintenance, especially for fuel filter and air cleaner filter. Refer to MA-4, ªPeri-
odic Maintenanceº.
3. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, or improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches, or cuts
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4. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
©GO TO 2.
2 PREPARATION FOR CHECKING IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
Connect CONSULT-II to the data link connector.
Without CONSULT-II
Install diesel tacho tester to the vehicle.
©GO TO 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONYD
Basic Inspection
EC-536

9 CHECK AIR CLEANER FILTER
Check air cleaner filter for clogging or braks.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 10.
NG©Replace air cleaner filter.
10 CHECK FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE
Check fuel injection nozzle opening pressure. Refer to ªInjection Pressure Testº, EC-512.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 11.
NG©Replace fuel injection nozzle assembly.
11 CHECK IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Select ªCKPS´RPM (TDC)º in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Read idle speed.
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Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Check idle speed.
725±25 rpm
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©GO TO 12.
12 CHECK COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Check compression pressure. Refer to EM-82, ªMEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSUREº.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 13.
NG©Follow the instruction of ªMEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSUREº.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONYD
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-539

SMA803A
Checking Fuel LinesNJFE0019Inspect fuel lines and tank for improper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage, chafing and deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace.
MMA104A
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.
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Water Draining from Fuel FilterNJFE0028DRAINING WATERNJFE0028S01Open drain valve at the bottom of fuel filter.
FUEL FILTER CHECKNJFE0028S02Check fuel filter for fuel leakage, damage and other abnormal
things.
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Changing Fuel FilterNJFE0021REMOVALNJFE0021S011. Take out air duct and upper air cleaner case.
2. Remove fuel filter using a fuel filter wrench (commercial ser-
vice tool).
CAUTION:
Do not spill the fuel during removal. If the fuel is spilt, imme-
diately wipe it off. Be especially careful to prevent the fuel
from adhering to the insulators of the engine mounts.
3. Remove fuel-level warning sensor from fuel filter.
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INSTALLATIONNJFE0021S02+Install in the reverse order of removal.
+Tighten the fuel filter so that the sealing face contacts the
packing, then retighten it manually by approximately 2/3 turn.
+After installation, operate the priming pump vertically to per-
form air bleeding.
Refer to FE-17, ªBleeding Fuel Filterº.
FUEL SYSTEMYD
Checking Fuel Lines
FE-16

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Bleeding Fuel FilterNJFE00231. After the repair, bleed air from the piping by pumping the prim-
ing pump up and down until it becomes heavy.
2. To start the engine, rotate the starter for a maximum of 30
seconds.
To start the engine more quickly, crank the engine while pump-
ing the priming pump (requires two workers).
3. If the engine does not start after rotating the starter for a maxi-
mum of 30 seconds, stop it once, and pump the priming pump
again until it becomes heavy.
4. Rotate the starter again until the engine starts running.
5. After the engine starts, let it idle for at least 1 minute to stabi-
lize the behavior.
NOTE:
+When air is bled completely, pumping the priming pump sud-
denly becomes heavy.
Stop the operation at that time.
+If it is difficult to bleed air by pumping the priming pump (the
priming pump does not become heavy during pumping), dis-
connect the fuel supply hose between the fuel filter and the
injection pump. Then, pump the priming pump up and down,
and make sure that fuel comes out. (Use a pan and be care-
ful not to spill fuel. Keep fuel clear of the engine.) After that,
connect the hose, then bleed air again.
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Checking Priming PumpNJFE0024Before checking priming pump, make sure that fuel filter is
filled with fuel.
1. Disconnect fuel return hose.
Place a suitable container beneath hose end.
2. Pump priming pump and check that the fuel overflows from the
hose end. If not, replace priming pump.
Removal and InstallationNJFE0015WARNING:
When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following.
+Put a ªCAUTION: FLAMMABLEº sign in workshop.
+Be sure to furnish workshop with a CO
2fire extinguisher.
+Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from work area.
CAUTION:
+Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
a) Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof container and put the lid on securely.
b) Disconnect battery ground cable.
FUEL SYSTEMYD
Bleeding Fuel Filter
FE-17