Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 498

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FUEL TANK

Disconnect fuel filler hose on fuel tank side.

CAUTION:

Do not remove fuel filler hose at fuel filler tube side, pre-
venting to interfere with suspension due to dislocation
when installing. When removing at fuel filler tube side nec-
essarily, put mating marks, and remove.

Remove vent hose at RH rear wheelwell side.

Remove EVAP hose at front side of fuel tank.

• Remove quick connector in the following procedures.
- Pinch quick connector square-parts with your fingers, and pull

out the quick connector by hand.

- If quick connector and tube on vehicle are stuck, push and pull

several times until they move, and pull out.

CAUTION:

• The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely

depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.

• Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
• Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially care-

ful when welding near the tube.

• Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from

getting on the resin tube.

• Do not bend or twist the tube during installation and removal.

• To keep clean the connecting portion and to avoid damage

and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic bags
or something similar.

CAUTION:

Do not insert plug, preventing damage on O-ring in quick
connector.

PBIC1505E

PBIC1507E

PBIC1509E

PBIC0713E

FUEL TANK

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Support center of fuel tank with suitable transmission jack.

CAUTION:

Securely support the fuel tank with a piece of wood.

10. Remove RH/LH mounting band.

11. Lower suitable transmission jack carefully to remove fuel tank

while holding it by hand. Perform the following works at the
same time.
• Pull out vent hose from through hole of vehicle.
• Avoid interference with tank by pulling parking brake cable by

hand.

CAUTION:

Tank may be in an unstable condition because of the shape
of fuel tank bottom. Do not rely on jack too much. Be sure to hold tank securely.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal which being careful of the following.

Installation of Fuel Tank Mounting Band

• Install it by referring to the identification stamp mark “R” and “L” on the end.

Installation of fuel Filler Hose

• Insert filler hose into mating side part by 35 mm (1.38 in), and secure it with clamp.
• When installing clamp, do not allow clamp to contact the bulge (bump) part of the tube.
• Tighten the clamp of filler hose to a torque of 2.5 N·m (0.26 kg-m, 22 in-lb).

Installation of EVAP Hose

• Connect quick connector in the following procedures.

Check connections for damage or foreign material.

Align the mating side connection part with the center of shaft,
and insert connector straight until it clicks.

After connecting, pull out quick connector by hand. Make sure
connections are secure.

Installation of Vent Hose

• Push vent hose into through hole of vehicle.
• Insert vent hose into vent rubber hose, and secure it with clamp.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following procedure.
• Start engine, rev it up and make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections.

PBIC1508E

PBIC1509E