Symptom: Cannot Refuel/Fuel Odor From The Fuel Filler Opening Is Strong While Refueling

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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.
CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER
Does water drain from the EVAP canister?

Yes or No

Yes: GO TO 3.

No: GO TO 6.

Fig 1: Checking EVAP Canister For Water Drain
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
REPLACE EVAP CANISTER
Replace EVAP canister with a new one. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

GO TO 4.
CHECK DRAIN FILTER
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 5.

NG: Replace drain filter.
DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and vehicle frame for clogging or poor connection.

Repair or replace EVAP hose.
CHECK VENT HOSES AND VENT TUBES
Check hoses and tubes between EVAP canister and refueling control valve for clogging, kinks, looseness and improper connection.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 7.

NG: Repair or replace hoses and tubes.
CHECK FILLER NECK TUBE
Check recirculation line for clogging, dents and cracks.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 8.

NG: Replace filler neck tube. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 9.

NG: Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CHECK FUEL FILLER TUBE
Check filler neck tube and hose connected to the fuel tank for clogging, dents and cracks.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 10.

NG: Replace fuel filler tube. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-I
Check one-way valve for clogging.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 11.

NG: Repair or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-II
1. Make sure that fuel is drained from the tank.
2. Remove fuel filler tube and hose.
3. Check one-way fuel valve for operation as follows.
  When a stick is inserted, the valve should open, when removing stick it should close.
  
  Do not drop any material into the tank.
  
  OK or NG
  
  OK: INSPECTION END
  
  NG: Replace fuel filler tube or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  
  Fig 2: Checking Filler Neck Tube And Hose Connected To Fuel Tank For Clogging
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.