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General Precautions

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WARNING: When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following.
  • Put a "CAUTION: INFLAMMABLE" 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. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
    • 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.

    Fig 1: Fuel Hose Clamp With Torque Specifications
    G03602078Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • 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" parts, refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM .
  • For servicing "On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)" parts, refer to ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) .
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tube Quick Connectors
    G03602079Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.