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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: Cross-Sectional View Of Pressure Valve, Vacuum Valve, Spring, Gasket And Plate
      G07104782Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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
      G07104783Courtesy 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 illuminate.

    INSPECTION END