Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 840

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ40DE)

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3.

Screw on the oil filter manually until it touches the installation
surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn as shown. Or tighten to speci-
fication.

4.

Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to 

LU-22, "Changing Engine Oil"

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5.

Inspect the engine for oil leaks. Refer to 

MA-40, "OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation"

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6.

Install the engine front undercover using power tool.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

MA-38, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

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2.

Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.

3.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Check the engine oil level and add engine oil as required.

SPARK PLUG

SPARK PLUG : Exploded View

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SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the engine room cover. Refer to 

EM-138, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-154, "Removal and Installation"

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Oil filter

: 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

SMA702C

1.

Ignition coil

2.

Spark plug

PBIC2901E

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3.

Remove the spark plug using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock it.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.

• If the spark plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may be used.

• Checking and adjusting spark plug gap is not required between

change intervals.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock the spark plug.

EVAP VAPOR LINES

EVAP VAPOR LINES : Checking EVAP Vapor Line

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1.

Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing
or deterioration.

2.

Inspect vacuum relief valve of fuel tank filler cap for clogging and sticking.

SEM294A

SMA773C

Cleaner air pressure

: Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/cm

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, 85 psi)

Cleaning time

: Less than 20 seconds

SMA806CA

Make

NGK

Standard type

DILFR5A-11

Gap (nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ40DE)

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Refer to 

EC-956, "How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage"

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER : Removal and Installation

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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1.

Open the lower glove box and press in on the sides so that it will
open completely allowing it to hang by the cord.

2.

Depress the tab and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover as
shown.

3.

Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the heater and cooling unit housing.

4.

Insert the first new in-cabin microfilter into the heater and cool-
ing unit housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second
new in-cabin microfilter into the heater and cooling unit housing
as shown.
NOTE:
The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The
end of the microfilter with the arrow should face the rear of the
vehicle. The arrows should point downward.

5.

Install the in-cabin microfilter cover, make sure the tab is locked
in place as shown.

6.

Close the lower glove box completely.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

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