Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
General Precautions
- Put a "CAUTION: FLAMMABLE" sign in the work area.
- Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and have a CO2 fire extinguisher.
- Do not smoke while working on the 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 " (QR25DE), , "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE " (VQ35DE).
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Always replace O-rings and clamps with new ones.
- Do not kink or twist tubes 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.
- After connecting the fuel tube quick connectors, make sure the quick connectors are secure.
Check that the connector and resin tube do not contact any adjacent parts.
- Apply fuel pressure to the fuel system by turning the ignition switch to ON (without starting the engine). Then check for fuel leaks at the fuel tube connections.
- Start the engine and rev the engine, then check for fuel leaks at the fuel tube connections.
- After installing the tubes, run the engine and check for fuel leaks at the 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 " (QR25DE), , "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM " (VQ35DE).
- For servicing "On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)" parts, Refer to , "ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) " (QR25DE), , "ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) "(VQ35DE).
- Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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