2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 fuel tank removal

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10. Remove exhaust center tube.
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11. Remove heat insulators from fuel tank side.
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12. Set a suitable transmission jack under fuel tank.
13. Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel
tank.
14. Remove fuel tank.
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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.
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Fuel Tank (Cont’d)
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Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel
Filter
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REMOVALNJFE0007S011. Release fuel pressure from fuel line.
Refer to EC-34, “Fuel Pressure Release”.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
4. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-59, “Removal and
Installation”.
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 “Fuel
Tank Removal”.
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Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Filter
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8. Remove lock ring using a lock ring socket (SST).
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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.
INSTALLATIONNJFE0007S02Installation is in reverse order of removal.
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Fuel Pump, Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Filter (Cont’d)
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Checking Fuel LinesNJFE0019Inspect fuel lines and tank for improper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage, chafing and deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace.
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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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INSTALLATIONNJFE0021S02Install 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-16, “Bleeding Fuel Filter”.
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Checking Fuel Lines
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Always replace O-ring and clamps with new ones.
Do not kink or twist tubes when they are being installed.
Do not tighten hose clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.
After installing tubes, run engine and check for fuel leaks at connections.
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Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
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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-59, “Removal and
Installation”.
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.
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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)
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Fuel Tank (Cont’d)
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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-59, “Removal and
Installation”.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Fuel Tank (Cont’d)
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9. Remove exhaust center tube.
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10. Remove heat insulators from fuel tank side.
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11. Set a suitable transmission jack under fuel tank.
12. Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel
tank.
13. Remove fuel tank.
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INSTALLATIONNJFE0016S02To 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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Fuel Tank (Cont’d)
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