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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. INSPECTION START

    Check whether the following symptoms are present.

    1. Fuel odor from EVAP canister is strong.
    2. Cannot refuel/Fuel odor from the fuel filler opening is strong while refueling.

      A or B 

      A: GO TO 2.

      B: GO TO  8.

  2. CHECK EVAP CANISTER
    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (EVAP CANISTER) ".
    2. Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

      The weight should be less than 2.1 kg (4.6 lb). 

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3.

      NO: GO TO  4.

  3. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER

    Check if water will drain from EVAP canister

    Does water drain from the EVAP canister? 

    YES: GO TO 4.

    NO: GO TO  7.

    Fig 1: Checking EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve For Water
    G08146041Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. REPLACE EVAP CANISTER

    Replace EVAP canister with a new one.

    : GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK DRAIN FILTER

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 6.

    NO: Replace drain filter.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and drain filter for clogging or poor connection.

    : Repair or replace EVAP hose. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (EVAP CANISTER) ".

  7. CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: INSPECTION END

    NO: Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank.

  8. CHECK EVAP CANISTER
    1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (EVAP CANISTER) ".
    2. Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.

      The weight should be less than 2.1 kg (4.6 lb). 

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 9.

      NO: GO TO  10.

  9. CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER IS SATURATED WITH WATER

    Check if water will drain from EVAP canister.

    Does water drain from the EVAP canister? 

    YES: GO TO 10.

    NO: GO TO  12.

    Fig 2: Checking EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve For Water
    G08146042Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. REPLACE EVAP CANISTER

    Replace EVAP canister with a new one.

    : GO TO 11.

  11. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART

    Check the EVAP hose between EVAP canister and drain filter for clogging or poor connection.

    : Repair or replace EVAP hose. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (EVAP CANISTER) ".

  12. CHECK VENT HOSES AND VENT TUBES

    Check hoses and tubes between EVAP canister and refueling control valve for clogging, kinks, looseness and improper connection.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 13.

    NO: Repair or replace hoses and tubes.

  13. CHECK FILLER NECK TUBE

    Check recirculation line for clogging, dents and cracks.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 14.

    NO: Replace filler neck tube.

  14. CHECK REFUELING EVAP VAPOR CUT VALVE

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 15.

    NO: Replace refueling EVAP vapor cut valve with fuel tank.

  15. CHECK FUEL FILLER TUBE

    Check filler neck tube and hose connected to the fuel tank for clogging, dents and cracks.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 16.

    NO: Replace fuel filler tube.

  16. CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-I

    Check one-way valve for clogging.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 17.

    NO: Repair or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

  17. CHECK ONE-WAY FUEL VALVE-II
    1. Check that fuel is drained from the tank.
    2. Remove fuel filler tube and hose. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
    3. Check one-way fuel valve for operation as per the following.

      When a stick is inserted, the valve should open, when removing stick it should close.

      Do not drop any material into the tank. 

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: INSPECTION END

      NO: Replace fuel filler tube or replace one-way fuel valve with fuel tank.

      Fig 3: Checking One-Way Fuel Valve-II
      G08146043Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.