Refueling Control Valve Test (Maxima & Sentra)

Remove fuel filler cap. Blow air into hose "B". See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Air should flow freely into fuel tank. Blow air into hose "A". Air should not flow. Using a hand pressure pump with a vacuum "T", apply 2.9 psi (.02 kg/cm² ) pressure to hoses "A" and "B". Air should not escape. If operation is not as specified, replace fuel tank and control valve. If operation is as specified, test is complete.

Fig 1: Testing Refueling Control Valve (Maxima)

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Fig 2: Testing Refueling Control Valve & EVAP Vapor Cut Valve (Sentra)

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