Recommended replacement interval for the part category Fuel Filter : 2 year / 40000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Note (E11, NE11) 1.4, NISSAN Note (E11, NE11) 1.6, NISSAN Note (E11, NE11) 1.4 LPG … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN NOTE (E11). List of the tools you'll need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Drive socket # 10
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Clip removal tool
                      
                        Phillips screwdriver
                      
                        Fuel line pliers
                      
                        Universal fuel pump removal tool
                      
                        Fluid container
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN NOTE (E11). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN NOTE (E11). Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Disconnect the earth cable terminal from the battery. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Open the fuel door.
Step 5

Unscrew the fuel filler cap.
Step 6

Open the boot lid.
Step 7

Detach the parcel shelf.
Step 8

Remove the lower part of the rear seat.
Step 9

Remove the plastic covers of the rear seat rails. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 10

Unscrew the front fasteners of the rear seat rails. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 12

Slide the rear seat forward as far as it will go.
Step 13

Remove the plastic covers of the rear seat rails. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 14

Unscrew the rear fasteners of the rear seat rails. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 16

Lower the rear seat backrest.
Step 17

Move the rear seat rails to the side along with the backrest.
Step 18

Release the retainers on the fuel pump module access cover. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 19

Remove the fuel pump module access cover. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 20

Clean the fuel pump module's mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Detach the fuel pump module connector.
Step 22

Detach the fuel line from the fuel pump module. Use fuel line pliers.

Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN NOTE (E11). AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The line is under pressure. Use safety glasses when disconnecting it.Warning: when detaching the fuel line some fuel may leak out.
Step 23

Unscrew the fuel pump module lock nut. Use a universal fuel pump removal tool.
Step 24

Prepare a container for fluids.
Step 25

Take out the fuel pump module.
Step 26

Install a new fuel pump module.

Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN NOTE (E11). Tip:
In this case, the fuel filter is built into the fuel pump module and cannot be removed and replaced separately.Use only new O-rings during installation.If necessary, attach the float arm to the fuel pump module.
Step 27

Install and screw on the fuel pump module lock nut. Use a universal fuel pump removal tool.
Step 28

Clean the fuel line connector. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 29

Connect the fuel line to the fuel pump module.
Step 30

Attach the fuel pump module connector.
Step 31

Remove any spilt fuel from the fuel tank.
Step 32

Connect the earth cable terminal to the battery. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 33

Tighten the fuel filler cap.

Step 34

Close the fuel door.

AUTODOC recommends:
Before starting off, switch the ignition on and off several times. This should be done to activate the fuel pump to make it pump fuel through the fuel system.
Step 35

Run the engine for a few minutes.

Replacement: fuel filter – NISSAN NOTE (E11). Tip from AUTODOC:
This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 36

Shut off the engine.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check the fuel line connections for leaks.To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.
Step 37

Reinstall the fuel pump module cover.
Step 38

Turn the retainers of the fuel pump module cover to lock it in place. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 39

Reinstall the rear seat rails together with the backrest.
Step 40

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 41

Screw in the front fasteners of the rear seat rails. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 42

Reinstall the plastic covers of the rear seat rails.
Step 43

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 44

Screw in the rear fasteners of the rear seat rails. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 45

Reinstall the plastic covers of the rear seat rails.
Step 46

Raise the rear seat backrest.
Step 47

Reinstall the lower part of the rear seat.
Step 48

Reinstall the parcel shelf.

Step 49

Close the boot lid.

Step 50

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 51

Close the bonnet.

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