2001 NISSAN ALMERA fuel tank removal

JFE611A
13. Lower the fuel tank by 70 to 80 mm (2.76 to 3.15 in), remove
the nuts and clips holding the protector, and then remove the
protector.
+To remove the clips, use pliers to squeeze the extensions as
shown by the arrows in the figure at left, and then remove the
clip from above.
14. Remove fuel tank.
JFE613A
For HatchbackNJFE0006S01021. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
5. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
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6. Disconnect electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the quick connector as follows.
a. Put mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct instal-
lation.
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b. Hold the connector while pushing in tabs, and pull out the tube.
CAUTION:
+The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely
depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
+Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
+Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the tube.
+Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from
getting on the resin tube.
+Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and
removal.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
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INSTALLATIONNJFE0006S02To install, reverse the removal procedure. Connect the quick con-
nector as follows:
+Align mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct instal-
lation.
+Insert tube into the center of the connector until you hear a
click.
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After connecting quick connector, make sure the connection is
firmly made using the following method.
+Pull on the fuel tube and connector to make sure they are firmly
connected.
+Start the engine, increase engine speed and verify that there
are no leaks.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
FE-11

Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel
Filter
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JFE613A
REMOVALNJFE0007S01For SedanNJFE0007S01011. Release fuel pressure from fuel line.
Refer to EC-40, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
4. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
5. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
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6. Disconnect electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the quick connectors.
+For disconnect of quick connectors, refer to step 8. of ªFuel
Tank Removalº.
8. Remove the six screws and retainer.
CAUTION:
Use genuine bolts only when fixing retainer.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Filter
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9. Pull out the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump.
+Do not damage the arm of the fuel level sensor unit and
fuel tank temperature sensor.
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10. Remove fuel pump as shown in the figure at left.
+Put mating marks on fuel pump and fuel filter for correct instal-
lation.
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11. Disconnect fuel pump harness connector.
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12. Remove fuel filter from fuel level sensor unit as shown in the
figure at left.
+Put mating marks on fuel filter and fuel level sensor unit for
correct installation.
JFE613A
For HatchbackNJFE0007S01021. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
3. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
4. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Filter (Cont'd)
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5. Disconnect electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the quick connectors.
+For disconnect of quick connectors, refer to step 7. of ªFuel
Tank Removalº.
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7. Remove lock ring using a lock ring socket (SST).
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8. Pull out the fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump.
+Do not damage the arm of the fuel level sensor unit and
fuel tank temperature sensor.
INSTALLATIONNJFE0007S02Installation is in reverse order of removal.
FUEL SYSTEMQG
Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Filter (Cont'd)
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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
sings.
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Changing Fuel FilterNJFE0021REMOVALNJFE0021S011. Take out air duct and upper air cleaner case.
2. Remove connector from water in fuel filter sensor.
3. 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.
4. Remove water in fuel filter sensor from fuel filter.
FUEL SYSTEMYD
Checking Fuel Lines
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JFE613A
SFE600A
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REMOVALNJFE0016S01For SedanNJFE0016S01011. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
5. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
6. Disconnect electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the quick connector as follows.
a. Put mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct
installation.
SFE562A
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b. Hold the connector while pushing in tabs, and pull out the tube.
CAUTION:
+The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely
depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
+Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
+Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the tube.
+Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from
getting on the resin tube.
+Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and
removal.
+Only when the tube is replaced, remove the remaining
retainer.
+When the tube is replaced, also replace the retainer with
a new one.
Retainer color:
Orange (Feed hose side)
White (Return hose side)
FUEL SYSTEMYD
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
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JFE613A
SFE639A
SFE640A
For HatchbackNJFE0016S01021. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
3. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-60, ªRemoval and
Installationº.
5. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
6. Disconnect electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the quick connector as follows.
a. Put mating marks on tubes and connectors for correct instal-
lation.
SFE562A
b. Hold the connector while pushing in tabs, and pull out the tube.
CAUTION:
+The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely
depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
+Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
+Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the tube.
+Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from
getting on the resin tube.
+Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and
removal.
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8. From rear left area of fuel tank, remove filler hose, vent hose,
and EVAP hose.
CAUTION:
To prevent fuel from flowing out, install a blind cap immedi-
ately after the fuel hose is disconnected.
FUEL SYSTEMYD
Fuel Tank (Cont'd)
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