2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL ignition

TERMINOLOGY
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SAE J1930 Terminology List EAS000GH
All emission related terms used in this publication in accordance with SAE J1930 are listed. Accordingly, new
terms, new acronyms/abbreviations and old terms are listed in the following chart.
NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
Air cleaner ACL Air cleaner
Barometric pressure BARO ***
Barometric pressure sensor-BCDD BAROS-BCDD BCDD
Camshaft position CMP ***
Camshaft position sensor CMPS Crank angle sensor
Canister *** Canister
Carburetor CARB Carburetor
Charge air cooler CAC Intercooler
Closed loop CL Closed loop
Closed throttle position switch CTP switch Idle switch
Clutch pedal position switch CPP switch Clutch switch
Continuous fuel injection system CFI system ***
Continuous trap oxidizer system CTOX system ***
Crankshaft position CKP ***
Crankshaft position sensor CKPS ***
Data link connector DLC ***
Data link connector for CONSULT-II DLC for CONSULT-II Diagnostic connector for CONSULT-II
Diagnostic test mode DTM Diagnostic mode
Diagnostic test mode selector DTM selector Diagnostic mode selector
Diagnostic test mode I DTM I Mode I
Diagnostic test mode II DTM II Mode II
Diagnostic trouble code DTC Malfunction code
Direct fuel injection system DFI system ***
Distributor ignition system DI system Ignition timing control
Early fuel evaporation-mixture heater EFE-mixture heater Mixture heater
Early fuel evaporation system EFE system Mixture heater control
Electrically erasable programmable read
only memoryEEPROM ***
Electronic ignition system EI system Ignition timing control
Engine control EC ***
Engine control module ECM ECCS control unit
Engine coolant temperature ECT Engine temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor ECTS Engine temperature sensor
Engine modification EM ***
Engine speed RPM Engine speed
Erasable programmable read only memory EPROM ***
Evaporative emission canister EVAP canister Canister
Evaporative emission system EVAP system Canister control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation valve EGR valve EGR valve

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Exhaust gas recirculation control-BPT
valveEGRC-BPT valve BPT valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-solenoid
valveEGRC-solenoid valve EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sen-
sor
EGRT sensor Exhaust gas temperature sensor
EGR temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable
read only memoryFEEPROM ***
Flash erasable programmable read only
memoryFEPROM ***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS ***
Flexible fuel system FF system ***
Fuel pressure regulator *** Pressure regulator
Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid
valve*** PRVR control solenoid valve
Fuel trim FT ***
Heated Oxygen sensor HO2S Exhaust gas sensor
Idle air control system IAC system Idle speed control
Idle air control valve-air regulator IACV-air regulator Air regulator
Idle air control valve-auxiliary air control
valveIACV-AAC valve Auxiliary air control (AAC) valve
Idle air control valve-FICD solenoid valve IACV-FICD solenoid valve FICD solenoid valve
Idle air control valve-idle up control sole-
noid valveIACV-idle up control solenoid valve Idle up control solenoid valve
Idle speed control-FI pot ISC-FI pot FI pot
Idle speed control system ISC system ***
Ignition control IC ***
Ignition control module ICM ***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air IA Air
Intake air temperature sensor IAT sensor Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
Manifold surface temperature MST ***
Manifold surface temperature sensor MSTS ***
Manifold vacuum zone MVZ ***
Manifold vacuum zone sensor MVZS ***
Mass air flow sensor MAFS Air flow meter
Mixture control solenoid valve MC solenoid valve Air-fuel ratio control solenoid valve
Multiport fuel injection System MFI system Fuel injection controlNEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM

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ENGINE MECHANICAL
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CONTENTS
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SECTION
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant ...................... 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 5
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 5
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ......................... 5
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ................................. 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET .......................... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 6
PREPARATION ........................................................... 7
Special Service Tools ............................................... 7
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 8
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 10
NVH Troubleshooting —Engine Noise ................... 10
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ...................................................... 11
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 12
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 12
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-Ten-
sioner ..................................................................... 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER ................... 15INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
QR20DE .............................................................. 16
QR25DE .............................................................. 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 22
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST .......................................................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................
... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ................................. 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 28
IGNITION COIL ......................................................... 29
Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 29
SPARK PLUG ........................................................... 30
Removal and Installation ........................................ 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................... 31
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ........................ 32
Removal and Installation ........................................ 32
QR20DE .............................................................. 32
QR25DE .............................................................. 32
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION ................................................... 33
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 34
ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 35
Removal and Installation ........................................ 35
REMOVAL ........................................................... 35
INSTALLATION ................................................... 36

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00KN0
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00KN1
●Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
●Release fuel pressure before disassembly.
●After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00KN2
●When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
●Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
●Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
●Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and re-assembly.
●When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00KN3
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00MRZ
●Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
●When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.
●Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
●Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check oil or coolant passages for any restriction
and blockage.
●Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
●Release air within route when refilling after draining coolant.
●Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine
stopped). Then mark sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.
●After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust systems
for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningEBS00KN5
●Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts.
–Cylinder head bolts
–Lower cylinder block bolts
–Connecting rod cap bolts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angular
tightening)
●Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
●The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
●Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.

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INTAKE MANIFOLD
3. Align center to insert quick connector straightly into fuel tube.
●Insert fuel tube into quick connector until the first spool on fuel
tubes is inserted completely and the second one is positioned
slightly below the quick connectors bottom end.
CAUTION:
●Hold A position in illustration when inserting fuel tube
into quick connector.
●Carefully align center to avoid inclined insertion to pre-
vent damage to O-ring inside quick connector.
●Insert until you hear a “click” sound and actually feel
the engagement.
●To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar sound, be sure to perform the next
step.
4. Before clamping fuel hose with hose clamps, pull quick connector hard by hand holding A position. Make
sure it is completely engaged (connected) so that it does not come out from fuel tube.
NOTE:
Recommended pulling force is 50 N (5.1 kg, 11.2 lb).
5. Install quick connector cap on quick connector joint.
●Direct arrow mark on quick connector cap to upper side.
6. Install fuel hose to hose clamp.
Connecting Quick Connector of Fuel Hose (Vehicle side)
Install quick connector as follows.
1. Make sure no foreign substances are deposited in and around tube and quick connector and no damage
on them.
2. Align center to insert quick connector straightly into fuel tube.
●Insert fuel tube until a click is heard.
●Install quick connector cap on quick connector joint. Direct
arrow mark on quick connector cap to upper side.
3. Install fuel hose to hose clamp.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
1. Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel
leaks at connections.
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on invisible points.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the engine immediately after stopped as engine becomes extremely hot.
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IGNITION COIL
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Removal and InstallationEBS00KNF
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect harness connector from ignition coil.
2. Remove ignition coil.
3. Remove spark plug.
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover

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SPARK PLUG
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Removal and InstallationEBS00KNG
REMOVAL
1. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-29, "IGNITION COIL" .
2. Remove spark plug with suitable spark plug wrench.
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
●Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
●The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the standard type spark plug under conditions
such as.
–frequent engine starts.
–low ambient temperatures.
●The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with the standard type spark plug
under conditions such as.
–extended highway driving.
–frequent high engine revolution.
Check plug gap of each spark plug. Adjust or replace if necessary.
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1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover
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Standard typeLFR5A-11
Hot typeLFR4A-11
Cold typeLFR6A-11
Spark plug gap: 1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)

ROCKER COVER
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Removal and InstallationEBS00KNI
REMOVAL
1. Remove PCV hose.
●Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-29, "IGNITION COIL" .
2. Loosen bolts in reverse order shown in the figure.
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1. PCV valve 2. Oil filler cap 3. Rocker cover
4. Rocker cover gasket
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