2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL engine

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR20DE·QR25DE)

Checking and Changing Spark PlugsELS000ZK
REMOVAL
1. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-29, "IGNITION COIL" .
2. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service
tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
Hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as:

Frequent engine starts

Low ambient temperatures
Cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:

Extended highway driving

Frequent high engine revolution

Check plug gap of each spark plug.

If out of standard, adjust or replace spark plug.

Use a wire brush for cleaning, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Checking EVAP Vapor LinesELS000ZL
1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.
2. Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to EC-474, "
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION LINE DRAWING" .
SEM294A
MakeNGK
Standard typeLFR5A-11
Hot typeLFR4A-11
Cold typeLFR6A-11
Standard :1.0 - 1.1 mm (0.039 - 0.043 in)
SMA476
Spark plug:
: 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

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Checking Drive BeltsELS000CC

Before inspecting the engine, make sure the engine has cooled
down; wait approximately 30 minutes after the engine has been
stopped.

Visually inspect all belts for wear, damage or cracks on contact-
ing surfaces and edge areas.

When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the
marked point ( ).
CAUTION:

When checking belt deflection immediately after installa-
tion, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after turn-
ing the crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the
specified value to avoid variation in deflection between
pulleys.

Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure deflection without looseness.
Belt Deflection:
*: When engine is cold.
Tension AdjustmentELS000K5
Adjust belts with the parts shown below.
CAUTION:

When a new belt is installed as a replacement, adjust it to the specified value under “New” value
because of insufficient adaptability with pulley grooves.

If the belt deflection of the current belt is out of the “Limit for re-adjusting”, adjust to the
“Adjusted” value.

When checking belt deflection immediately after installation, first adjust it to the specified value.
Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust it to the specified value to avoid varia-
tion in deflection between pulleys.

Make sure the belts are fully fitted into the pulley grooves during installation.

Handle with care to avoid smearing the belts with engine oil or engine coolant etc.

Do not twist or bend the belts with strong force.
PBIC1251E
Applied beltBelt deflection with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) force applied* mm (in)
New Adjusted Limit for re-adjusting
A/C compressor belt 4 - 5 (0.16 - 0.20) 6 - 7 (0.24 - 0.28) 8.5 (0.335)
Alternator and water pump belt 9.0 - 10.5 (0.354 - 0.413) 11.0 - 12.5 (0.433 - 0.492) 16.5 (0.650)
Applied belt Belt adjustment method
A/C compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
Alternator and water pump belt Adjusting bolt on alternator

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A/C COMPRESSOR BELT
1. Remove RH engine undercover.
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A).
3. Turn adjusting bolt (B) to adjust.

Refer to MA-27, "Checking Drive Belts" .
4. Tighten lock nut (A).
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP BELT
1. Loosen adjusting lock nut (C).
2. Loosen alternator fixing bolts (D) (each on front and rear).
3. Turn adjusting bolt (E) to adjust.

Refer to MA-27, "Tension Adjustment" .
4. Tighten nut (C) and bolt (D) in this order.
Changing Engine CoolantELS000CD
WARNING:

To avoid being scalded, never change the engine coolant when the engine is hot.

Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn
to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove engine undercover.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and remove
radiator cap.
NOTE:

Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.

Cover the exhaust tube heat shield to prevent from splashing
engine coolant.
When draining all the engine coolant in the system, also perform the following steps.Nut A:
: 31 - 39 N-m (3.1 - 4.0 kg-m, 23 - 28 ft-lb)
PBIC1252E
Nut C:
: 19 - 24 N-m (1.9 - 2.5 kg-m, 14 - 18 ft-lb)
Bolt D:
: 44 - 57 N-m (4.4 - 5.9 kg-m, 32 - 42 ft-lb)
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3. Remove air relief plug.
4. Open cylinder block drain plug. Refer to EM-212, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
5. Remove reservoir tank, drain engine coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
6. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer to CO-33, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring.

If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-82, "CYLIN-
DER BLOCK" .
2. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.

Use Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant or equivalent
mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to
MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".

When engine coolant overflows air relief hole, install air relief
plug with new copper washer.
3. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature without radiator cap installed.

If engine coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install radiator cap.
4. Run engine at 3,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle speed with radiator cap installed.

Repeat two or three times.
CAUTION:
Watch engine coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the engine.
5. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C(122°F).

Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
6. Refill reservoir tank to MAX level line with engine coolant.
SBIA0130E
Engine coolant capacity
(with reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approx. 9.5 (8-3/8 lmp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank capacity (at “MAX” level)
: 0.6 (1/2 lmp qt)
Air relief plug:
: 6.9 - 7.8 N·m (0.7 - 0.8 kg-m, 61 - 69 in-lb)
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7. Repeat steps 2 through 5 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer
drops.
8. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
9. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between COOL and WARM.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
10. Repeat step 9 three times.
11. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 2 through 5 until engine coolant level
no longer drops.

Clean excess engine coolant from engine.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief flag. Fill radiator and
reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
2. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
4. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
5. Drain water from the system. Refer to MA-28, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Cooling SystemELS000C4
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter
turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by turning it all the way.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
Check hoses for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
CHECKING RADIATOR
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.

Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.

When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator
shroud and horns. Then tape the harness and connectors to prevent water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downwards.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surface once per minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radiator.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downwards.

Use compressed air lower than 490 kpa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm2 , 71psi) and keep distance more than 30
cm(11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surface once per minute until no water sprays out.
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
1. Pull negative-pressure valve to open it and make sure that it
closes completely when released.

Make sure that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of
radiator cap negative-pressure valve.

Make sure that there are no unusualness in the opening and
closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.
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2. Check radiator cap relief pressure.

When connecting radiator cap to radiator cap tester (commer-
cial service tool) and radiator cap tester adapter (special ser-
vice tool), apply engine coolant to the cap seal surface.

Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness in negative-
pressure valve, or if the relief pressure exceed the limit.
CHECKING RADIATOR SYSTEM FOR LEAKS

To check for leaks, apply pressure to the cooling system with
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool) and radiator cap
tester adapter (special service tool).
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Seri-
ous burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant
escaping from the radiator.
CAUTION:
Higher test pressure than specified may cause radiator
damage.
NOTE:
In a case that engine coolant decreases, replenish radiator with engine coolant.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Checking Fuel LinesELS000CE
Inspect fuel lines, filler cap and tank for improper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
Changing Fuel FilterELS000CF
Standard:
78 - 98 kPa (0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2 , 11 - 14 psi)
Limit:
59 kPa (0.59 bar, 0.6 kg/cm
2 , 9 psi)
SLC135B
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2 , 23 psi)
SLC134B
SMA803A
PBIC2501E

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REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct, air cleaner case and mass air flow sensor assembly. Refer to EM-133, "AIR CLEANER
AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove fuel filter protector.
3. Remove fuel hoses from fuel filter bracket.
CAUTION:
Plug the pipe to prevent fuel from draining.
4. Remove fuel filter with fuel filter bracket.
CAUTION:
Do not splash fuel during removal. If fuel is splashed,
immediately wipe it off.
5. Using band-type fuel filter wrench (commercial service tool),
remove fuel filter.
6. Turn fuel filter upside down to drain fuel.
7. Remove drain plug from fuel filter.
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal, paying attention to following:

Replace O-ring on drain plug with new one.

Screw the fuel filter by hand until packing contacts sealing surface of bracket. Then tighten it by turning
approximately 2/3 turn.

After installation, bleed air from fuel path. Refer to FL-18, "Air Bleeding" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.

Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections.
Changing Air Cleaner FilterELS000CG
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type air cleaner filter does not require any clean-
ing operation between renewal.
SBIA0135E
SBIA0136E
Fuel filter drain plug:
: 4.9 N·m (0.50 kg-m, 43 in-lb)
PBIC0526E

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Changing Engine OilELS000CH
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer: try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for engine oil leakage from engine components.
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
3. Loosen oil filter cap and then remove drain plug.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Install drain plug with new washer. Refer to EM-147, "
OIL PAN
AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
6. Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit: (lmp qt)
CAUTION:

The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.

Always use the dipstick to the determine when the proper amount of engine oil is in the engine.
7. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
8. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the engine oil level.
Changing Oil Filter (TYPE A)ELS000CI
REMOVAL
1. Open oil filter installation/ removal cover on RH engine undercover.
2. Using the oil filter wrench, remove the oil filter.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.

When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.

Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.

Completely wipe off any engine oil that adhere to the engine and the vehicle.Oil pan drain plug:
: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
PBIC0527E
Drain and refill With oil filter change 5.2 (4-5/8)
Without oil filter change 4.9 (4-3/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul)6.3 (5-1/2)
PBIC0249E