2008 Infiniti EX35 Base, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Component Inspection

  1. CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Remove fuel filler cap.
    3. Wipe clean valve housing.
      Fig 1: Checking Fuel Filler Cap
      G04874784Courtesy 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
      G04874785Courtesy 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

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