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Fuel Tank Vacuum Relief Valve (Built Into Fuel Fuller Cap)

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  1. Wipe clean valve housing.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Vacuum Relief Valve
    G00778403Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Check valve opening pressure and vacuum.

    Pressure: 15.3 - 20.0 kPa (0.156 - 0.204 kg/cm 2  , 2.22 - 2.90 psi) 

    Vacuum: -6.0 to -3.3 kPa (-0.061 to -0.034 kg/cm 2  , -0.87 to -0.48 psi) 

  3. If out of specification, replace fuel filler cap as an assembly.
    Fig 2: Checking Valve Opening Pressure & Vacuum
    G00778404Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION: Use only a genuine fuel filler cap as a replacement. If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the MIL may come on.