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Removal and Installation of Hood AssemblyNIS001WK
REMOVAL
1. Support the hood lock assembly with a proper material to pre-
vent it from falling.
WARNING:
Body injury may occur if no supporting rod is holding the
hood open when removing the hood stay.
2. Remove stud balls on the hood stays at the hood side.
3. Remove the hinge mounting nuts on the hood to remove the
hood assembly.
CAUTION:
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
1. Hood stay 2. Hood hinge 3. Hood assembly
4. Hood insulator 5. Hood front sealing rubber
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Hood Lock Control InspectionNIS001WM
CAUTION:
If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Check that the secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker (B: 6.8 mm (0.268 in)
shown in the figure) with hood's own weight.
2. While operating the hood opener, carefully check that the front end of the hood is raised by approx. 20
mm (0.79 in). Also check that the hood opener returns to the original position.
3. Check that the hood opener operating is 294 N (30 kg) or below.
4. Install as static closing face of hood is 392 – 441 N·m (35– 44 kg-m).
5. Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply
“body grease” to the points shown in the figure.
1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch
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DOOR
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2. Accessing from inside the vehicle, loosen the mounting nuts. Open the rear door, and raise the rear door
at rear end to adjust.
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the striker so that it becomes parallel with the lock insertion
direction.
Removal and Installation of Front DoorNIS001ZA
CAUTION:
When removing and installing the front door assembly, support the door with a jack and cloth to
protect the door and body.
When removing and installing front door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment.
Refer to BL-188, "
Fitting Adjustment" .
After installing, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of the hinge mounting nuts.
Check the hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply “body grease”.
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
Check rear door open/close operation after installation.
REMOVAL
1. Pull the lever and disconnect the door harness connector while
removing tabs of door harness connector.
2. Remove the mounting bolts of the check link on the vehicle.
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3. Remove the door-side hinge mounting nuts, then remove the
door assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear DoorNIS001ZB
CAUTION:
When removing and installing the rear door assembly, support the door with a jack and cloth to
protect the door and body.
When removing and installing rear door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment.
Refer to BL-188, "
Fitting Adjustment" .
Check the hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply “body grease”.
After installing, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of the hinge mounting nuts.
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
Check rear door open/close operation after installation.
REMOVAL
1. Pull out grommet and disconnect rear door harness connector.
2. Remove the mounting bolts of the check link on the vehicle.
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Precautions in Repairing High Strength SteelNIS00214
High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.
Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS) USED IN NISSAN VEHICLES
SP130 is the most commonly used HSS.
SP150 HSS is used only on parts that require much more strength.Tensile strength Nissan/Infiniti designation Major applicable parts
373 N/mm
2
(38kg/mm2 ,54klb/sq in)SP130
Front & rear side member assembly
Front side member closing plate assembly
Front strut housing
Lower dash
Rear seat crossmember
Other reinforcements
785-1350 N/mm
2
(80-138kg/mm2 , 114-196klb/sq in)SP150
Center pillar reinforcement
(Component part)
Outer roof side rail reinforcement
(Component part)
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SYMPTOM: FUEL ODOR FROM EVAP CANISTER IS STRONG.
1. CHECK EVAP CANISTER
1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.
2. Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.
The weight should be less than 2.0 kg (4.4 lb).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER SATURATED WITH WATER
Does water drain from the EVAP canister?
EVAP canister (1)
EVAP canister vent control valve (2)
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 3 .
No >> GO TO 5.
3. REPLACE EVAP CANISTER
Replace EVAP canister with a new one.
>> GO TO 4.
4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection.
>> Repair or replace EVAP hose.
5. CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE
Refer to EC-49, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank.
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WHILE REFUELING.
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SYMPTOM: CANNOT REFUEL/FUEL ODOR FROM THE FUEL FILLER OPENING IS STRONG
WHILE REFUELING.
1. CHECK EVAP CANISTER
1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.
2. Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.
The weight should be less than 2.0 kg (4.4 lb).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER SATURATED WITH WATER
Does water drain from the EVAP canister?
EVAP canister (1)
EVAP canister vent control valve (2)
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 3.
No >> GO TO 5.
3. REPLACE EVAP CANISTER
Replace EVAP canister with a new one.
>> GO TO 4.
4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection.
>> Repair or replace EVAP hose.
5. CHECK VENT HOSES AND VENT TUBES
Check hoses and tubes between EVAP canister and refueling control valve for clogging, kink, looseness and
improper connection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace hoses and tubes.
6. CHECK FILLER NECK TUBE
Check recirculation line for clogging, dents and cracks.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace filler neck tube.
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ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FL-10
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5EM-47
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—
Air Air duct
55555 5EM-19
Air cleanerEM-19
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555EM-19
Electric throttle control actuatorEM-21
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-26
Cranking Battery
111111
11SC-4
Generator circuitSC-20
Starter circuit 3SC-8
Signal plate 6EM-124
PNP switch 4AT- 11 3
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-102
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-124
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-66
CamshaftEM-85
Intake valve timing controlEM-66
Intake valve
3EM-85
Exhaust valve