General Precautions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following.
- Put a "CAUTION: FLAMMABLE" sign in the workshop.
- Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
- Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
CAUTION:
- Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof container and put the lid on securely. Keep the container in safe area.
- Release fuel pressure from the fuel lines. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - TITAN ARTICLE in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Always replace O-rings and clamps with new ones.
- Do not kink or twist hoses when they are being installed.
- Do not tighten hose clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.
Tighten high-pressure rubber hose clamp so that clamp end is 3 mm (0.12 in) from hose end.
Tightening torque specifications are the same for all rubber hose clamps.
Ensure that screw does not contact adjacent parts.
- After connecting the fuel tube quick connectors, make sure the quick connectors are secure. Ensure that the connector and resin tube do not contact any adjacent parts.
- After installing tubes, make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
- Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel leaks at connections.
- Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections.
- Use only a Genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap as a replacement. If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the MIL may come on.
- For servicing Evaporative Emission System, see EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - TITAN article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.
- For servicing On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system, see ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) in SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - TITAN article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE.