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Component Inspection

  1. CHECK FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Remove fuel filler cap.
    3. Wipe clean valve housing.
      Fig 1: Sectional View Of Fuel Filler Cap
      G07099879Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. 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
    G07099880Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    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 come on.

    INSPECTION END