Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1560

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR20DD)

• Check radiator cap relief pressure.

- When connecting radiator cap to the radiator cap tester (commer-

cial service tool) (A) and the radiator cap tester adapter (commer-
cial service tool) (B), apply engine coolant to the cap seal surface. 

• Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness related to the above three.

CAUTION:

When installing radiator cap, thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy residue
or foreign material.

RADIATOR

RADIATOR : Inspection

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Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to bend or damage radiator fins.
• When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all surrounding parts such as radiator cooling fan

assembly and horns. Then tape harness and harness connectors to prevent water from entering.

1.

Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core vertically downward.

2.

Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces once per minute.

3.

Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from radiator.

4.

Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically downward.
• Use compressed air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm

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, 71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm

(11.81 in). 

5.

Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per minute until no water sprays out.

FUEL LINES

FUEL LINES : Inspection

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Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap, and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leakage, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or dete-
rioration.

If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.

AIR CLEANER FILTER

AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Standard and Limit

: Refer to 

CO-31, "Radiator"

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: Engine

: Fuel line

: Fuel tank

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1.

To remove air duct 2 

, pinch pawl 

 to unlock, move pawl 

frontward, and remove air duct 2 upward.

2.

Remove the clips 

 of air cleaner cover 

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3.

Shift air cleaner cover 

 to car front side and remove air cleaner

element . 

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.
• Insert the projection 

 of air cleaner element 

 in such a way so

that it becomes the position (upper front side of car) of illustration.

• Verify that there is no looseness in air cleaner cover and has been fixed accurately.

: Vehicle front

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: Projection

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: Projection

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• Check that pawls 

 and 

 (3 in total) of air duct 2 

 are engaged.

AIR CLEANER FILTER : Inspection (Dry Paper Type)

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Examine with eyes that there is no stain, clogging, or damage on air cleaner element.
• Remove dusts (such as dead leafs) on air cleaner element surface and inside cleaner case.
• To clean air cleaner element 

, blow air on it from the air intake manifold side 

 to remove trash or dust.

CAUTION:

• When blowing air on the air cleaner element, attach the

cover to the air cleaner case and stay away from the vehicle
as much as possible to prevent the entry of dirt into the air
cleaner case.

• Never blow air from the ambient air side to prevent clogging.

When the ambient air side needs to be cleaned, attach the
cover to the intake manifold side and lightly dust by hand.

• If clogging or damage is observed, replace the air cleaner element.

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Refer to 

MA-8, "Periodic Maintenance"

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ENGINE OIL

ENGINE OIL : Draining

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin

contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible. 

1.

Warm up the engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to 

LU-9, "Inspec-

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2.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

3.

Loosen oil filler cap.

4.

Remove drain plug and then drain engine oil.

ENGINE OIL : Refilling

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1.

Install drain plug with new drain plug washer. Refer to 

EM-40, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

• Do not reuse drain plug washer.
• Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new drain plug washer.

2.

Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity: Refer to 

MA-23, "Fluids and Lubricants"

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CAUTION:

• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-

tions for reference only.

• Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.

3.

Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.

4.

Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.

5.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-9, "Inspection"

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OIL FILTER

OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

• Using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801](A), remove oil filter 

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CAUTION:

• Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine NISSAN

Oil Filter or equivalent.

• Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil

may be hot.

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine

oil leakage or spillage.

• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine

and vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1.

Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.

2.

Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil fil-
ter.

3.

Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn 

. Or tighten to specification.

OIL FILTER : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Engine oil capacity

: Refer to 

LU-17, "Periodical Maintenance Specification"

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Oil filter:

: 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

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