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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Open fuel filler lid.
  2. Open filler cap and release the pressure inside fuel tank.
  3. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to "WORK PROCEDURE ".
  4. Check the fuel level with the vehicle on a level surface. If the fuel gauge indicates more than the level as shown (1/2 full), drain the fuel from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates a level at or below as shown (1/2 full).
    • In case the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Level
      G08989404Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Insert fuel tubing of less than 25 mm (0.98 in) diameter into the fuel filler tube through the fuel filler opening to drain fuel from the fuel filler tube.
    2. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler tube.
    3. Insert fuel tubing into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain fuel from the fuel tank.
      • As a guide, if the fuel tank is full the fuel level reaches or is less than the level on the fuel gauge as shown, when approximately 25 (6-5/8 US gal, 5-1/2 Imp gal) of fuel is drained from a full fuel tank.
  5. Disconnect park brake rear cables and position the rear park brake cables aside. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  6. Remove the tunnel stay, front exhaust tube and sub muffler. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  7. Remove trunk floor carpet. Refer to "TRUNK SIDE FINISHER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove rear seat cushion assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY ".
  9. Remove inspection hole cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Inspection Hole Cover
    G08989405Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect harness connector (1), fuel feed hose (3), and quick connector (4) from fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Harness Connector, Fuel Feed Hose, Quick Connector And Fuel Pump Assembly
    G08989406Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Remove quick connector in the following procedures.
      • Pinch quick connector square-part (A) with your fingers, and pull out the quick connector (1) by hand.
      • If quick connector and tube on sender unit are stuck, push and pull several times until they move, and pull out.
    CAUTION:
    • Quick connector can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
    • Do not use any tools to disconnected quick connector.
    • Keep resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the resin tube.
    • Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, etc. from getting on resin tube.
      Fig 4: Pinching Quick Connector Square Part
      G08989407Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Do not bend or twist resin tube during installation and disconnection.
    • To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic bags (A) or something similar.
    • Do not insert plug, preventing damage on O-ring in quick connector.
    Fig 5: Securing Quick Connector From Dust And Dirt Using Plastic Bag
    G08989408Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the tunnel stay and center exhaust tube, without muffler. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  12. Remove the fuel tank protector.
  13. Disconnect the rear cables and position the rear cables aside. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW " (Drum brake) or "EXPLODED VIEW - DISC BRAKE " (Disk brake).
  14. Disconnect return line from filler hose.
  15. Remove fuel filler hose.
  16. Disconnect vent hose from fuel tank.
  17. Support the center of the fuel tank (1) with a suitable jack (B) and secure the fuel tank to the jack.
    CAUTION:
    • Securely support the fuel tank with a piece of wood (A).
    • Fuel tank may be in an unstable condition, due to the shape of the fuel tank bottom. Be sure to secure tank at all times.
    Fig 6: Supporting Centre Of Fuel Tank Using Jack
    G08989409Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  18. Remove fuel tank mounting bands (RH/LH).
  19. Lower suitable jack carefully to remove fuel tank while holding it by hand.
    CAUTION: Fuel tank may be in an unstable condition, due to the shape of the fuel tank bottom. Be sure to secure tank at all times.
  20. Remove lock ring for fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly with Tool (A) by turning counterclockwise (if necessary).

    Tool number (A): KV991J0090 (J-46214) 

    Fig 7: Removing Lock Ring Using Tool
    G08989410Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  21. Remove fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly (if necessary).
    CAUTION:
    • Do not bend float arm during removal.
    • Do not pollute the inside by residue fuel. Draw out avoiding inclination by supporting with a cloth.
    • Do not cause impacts such by dropping when handling components.
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