When to replace the Air Filter on your NISSAN X-TRAIL
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Air filter : 3 year / 60000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Air Filter for X-TRAIL (T31) and other NISSAN models
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Tools
Replacement: air filter – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). List of the tools you'll need:
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
Replacement: air filter – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: air filter – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Release the air filter cover clips.
  2. Step 4
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    Take off the filter lid.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing.
  4. Step 6
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    Cover the air intake hose with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the system.
  5. Step 7
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    Clean the air filter cover and housing.
    Replacement: air filter – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Tip:
    Before cleaning the air filter cover and housing, cover the air duct parts, mass airflow sensor (if available), throttle valve with a clean cloth.
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