Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Ignition Coil for X-TRAIL (T31) and other NISSAN models

Ignition coil

        Ignition coil for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (141 hp)
      
        Ignition coil for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (141 hp)
      
        Ignition coil for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Ignition coil for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (140 hp)

Replacement: ignition coil – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Electronic spray
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 8 
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Flat screwdriver
                      
                        Microfibre towel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: ignition coil – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is the same for the ignition coils of all cylinders.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: ignition coil – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air duct. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 4

Unscrew the clamps and fasteners on the air filter intake pipe. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.

Step 6

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the throttle valve to the intake manifold. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Release the clamp and detach the connector and the vacuum hose from the intake manifold near the throttle valve. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 8

Unscrew the fasteners of the intake manifold bracket. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 9

Detach the vacuum booster hose from the intake manifold.
Step 10

Unscrew the intake manifold fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Remove the intake manifold.
Step 12

Cover the intake manifold passages with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside.
Step 13

Detach the connector from the ignition coil.
Step 14

Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 15

Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
Step 16

Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug well.

Step 17

Install the new ignition coil to the spark plug well. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
Step 18

Treat the ignition coil connector with electronic spray. The spray will protect the electrical contacts from corrosion, oxidation, and will reduce the contact resistance.

Step 19

Tighten the ignition coil fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 nm torque.
Step 20

Plug in the ignition coil connector.
Step 21

Remove the microfibre towel from the intake manifold.
Step 22

Remove the intake manifold gasket. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Install the new intake manifold gasket.
Step 24

Install the intake manifold.
Step 25

Tighten the intake manifold fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 nm torque.
Step 26

Tighten the fasteners of the intake manifold bracket. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 nm torque.
Step 27

Attach the vacuum booster hose to the intake manifold.
Step 28

Squeeze and install the vacuum booster hose clamp. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 29

Install the throttle valve on the intake manifold.
Step 30

Tighten the throttle valve fasteners. Use a drive socket #8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 nm torque.
Step 31

Attach the connector and the vacuum hose to the intake manifold near the throttle valve. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 32

Connect the air intake pipe to the air filter housing.
Step 33

Connect the crankcase ventilation hose to the air duct. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 34

Tighten the clamp and the fasteners on the air filter intake pipe. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 35

Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 36

Shut off the engine.

Step 37

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 38

Close the hood.

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