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Component Inspection (Fuel Filler Cap)

  1. CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Remove fuel filler cap.
    3. Wipe clean valve housing.
      Fig 1: Identifying Spring Pressure Valve, Vacuum Valve, Plate And Gasket
      G08260236Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install fuel filler cap adapter (commercial service tool) to fuel filler cap.
    5. Check valve opening pressure and vacuum.

      Pressure: 15.3 - 20.0 kPa (0.156 - 0.204 kg/cm 2  , 2.22 - 2.90 psi) 

      Vacuum: -6.0 to -3.3 kPa (-0.061 to -0.034 kg/cm 2  , -0.87 to -0.48 psi) 

    Fig 2: Checking Valve Opening Pressure And Vacuum
    G08260237Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: GO TO 2.

  2. REPLACE FUEL FILLER CAP

    Replace fuel filler cap.

    CAUTION: Use only a genuine fuel filler cap as a replacement. If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the MIL may illuminate.

    : INSPECTION END