2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 fuel

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.
Fuel TankNJFE0016
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Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
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FUEL SYSTEMYD
Fuel Tank (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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8. Remove exhaust center tube.
9. 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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10. Set a suitable transmission jack under fuel tank.
11. Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts while supporting fuel
tank.
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12. 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.
13. Remove fuel tank.
FUEL SYSTEMYD
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.
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.
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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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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 Level Sensor UnitNJFE0032
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Fuel Tank (Cont’d)
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REMOVALNJFE0032S01For SedanNJFE0032S01011. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
3. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-59, “Removal and
Installation”.
4. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
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5. Disconnect electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the quick connectors.
For disconnect of quick connectors, refer to step 7. of “Fuel
Tank Removal”.
7. Remove the six screws.
CAUTION:
Use genuine bolts only when fixing retainer.
8. Remove retainer.
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9. Pull out the fuel level sensor unit.
Do not damage the arm of the fuel level sensor unit.
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For HatchbackNJFE0032S01021. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap.
3. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to BT-59, “Removal and
Installation”.
4. Remove inspection hole cover under the rear seat.
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5. Disconnect electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the quick connectors.
For disconnect of quick connectors, refer to step 7. of “Fuel
Tank Removal”.
FUEL SYSTEMYD
Fuel Level Sensor Unit (Cont’d)
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