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Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: Follow the "General Precautions" before working on the fuel system. Refer to "GENERAL PRECAUTION ".
NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
  1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, if necessary.
    • Position the vehicle so it is level.
  2. Remove the fuel filler cap to release the pressure from inside the fuel tank.
  3. Check the fuel level on fuel gauge. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (full or almost full), drain the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates the level as shown, or less.
    • If the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure to drain the fuel to the specified level after disconnecting the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe.
    1. Insert a suitable hose of less than 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter into the fuel filler pipe through the fuel filler opening to drain the fuel from fuel filler pipe.
    2. Insert a suitable hose into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level On Fuel Gauge
      G04900834Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      • As a guide, the fuel level reaches the fuel gauge position as shown, or less, when approximately 14 liters (3-3/4 US gal, 3-1/8 Imp gal) of fuel are drained from a full fuel tank.
  4. Remove rear tire and wheel (LH). Refer to "ROTATION ".
  5. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe and disconnect the vent hose quick connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose, Fuel Filler Pipe And Vent Hose Quick Connector
    G04900836Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE CHECK .
  7. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove the second row seats. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - BUCKET SEAT (LH/RH) " (second row outboard), "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - CENTER SEAT " (second row center).
  9. Remove the third row rear seats. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - LH SEAT " [w/o power folding (LH)], "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - LH SEAT " [power folding (LH)], "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - RH SEAT " [w/o power folding (RH)], "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - RH SEAT " [power folding (LH)].
  10. Remove the lower seat belt anchors. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  11. Remove the lower body side trim. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  12. Remove the luggage lower side finishers (LH). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  13. Remove the kick plates. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  14. Remove the rear console. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  15. Remove the rear lower finisher. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  16. Reposition the floor carpet out of the way to access the inspection hole cover, located under the center LH rear seat.
  17. Remove the inspection hole cover by turning the retainers 90° degrees clockwise.
    • Remove the inspection hole cover O-ring.
      Fig 3: Identifying Inspection Hole Cover And Direction Mark
      G04900837Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly harness connector, the EVAP hose, and the fuel feed hose.
    Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor, Fuel Filter And Fuel Pump Assembly Harness Connector
    G04900838Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Disconnect the quick connector as follows:

    • Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the tube.
    • If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Quick Connector
      G04875524Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connector more than necessary.
    • Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector.
    • Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
    • Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
    • Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection.
    • Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer is replaced.
    • When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (white colored retainer).
      Fig 6: Checking Fuel Tube Quick Connectors
      G04900832Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown.
    Fig 7: Securing Quick Connector Using Plastic Bags
    G04875526Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  19. Remove the four bolts and remove the fuel tank shield (if equipped).
  20. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " [2F1310 (front, if equipped)], "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " [2S1410 (rear)].
  21. Disconnect fuel filler hose, and vent hose at the fuel tank side.
  22. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts while supporting the fuel tank with a suitable lift jack.
    Fig 8: Supporting Fuel Tank Using Suitable Lift Jack
    G04900854Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  23. Disconnect the EVAP hose from the molded clip in the top of the fuel tank while lowering the fuel tank.
  24. Lower the fuel tank using a suitable lift jack and remove it.
  25. If necessary, remove the lock ring using Tool.

    Tool number: - (J-46536) 

  26. If necessary, remove the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump assembly. Remove and discard the O-ring.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not bend the float arm during removal.
    • Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling the components.
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    Fig 9: Removing Lock Ring Using Tool
    G04900842Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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