When to replace the Spark Plug on your NISSAN X-TRAIL
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Spark plug : 6 year / 90000 km
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, 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

Tools
Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Tools you'll need:
Electronic spray
High-temperature anti-seize lubricant
Torque wrench
Spark plug socket # 16
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Round-nose pliers
Flat screwdriver
Telescoping magnet
Fender cover
Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is the same for all spark plugs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the air duct. Use round-nose pliers.
  2. Step 4
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    Unscrew the clamps and fasteners on the air filter intake pipe. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Disconnect the air intake pipe from the air filter housing.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the throttle valve to the intake manifold. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 7
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    Release the clamp and detach the connector and the vacuum hose from the intake manifold near the throttle valve. Use round-nose pliers.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the intake manifold bracket. Use a drive socket #10.
  6. Step 9
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    Detach the vacuum booster hose from the intake manifold.
  7. Step 10
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    Unscrew the intake manifold fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the intake manifold.
  9. Step 12
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    Cover the intake manifold passages with a microfibre towel to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the ignition coil bracket. Use a drive socket #10.
  11. Step 14
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    Take out the ignition coil from the spark plug well.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean dirt, dust and debris from inside the spark plug well.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the spark plugs. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 17
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    Take out the spark plugs. Use a telescoping magnet.
  15. Step 18
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    Apply a thin layer of a special high temperature anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the new spark plugs.
  16. Step 19
    Treat the surface of the terminals of the new spark plugs. Use electronic spray.
    Step 20
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    Install the new spark plugs into their mounting seats.
  17. Step 21
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    Screw new spark plugs and tighten them. Use the spark plug socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 19.6 nm torque.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Don't tighten the plugs with excessive force. Exceeding tightening torque can damage the thread connection. Be careful when working with a spark plug wrench. Its skewing can cause damage to the threaded connection.
  18. Step 22
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    Install the ignition coil to the spark plug well. Make sure you hear a click indicating that it is locked in place.
    Replacement: spark plugs – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Tip:
    Follow the installation sequence.
  19. Step 23
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    Tighten the ignition coil fastening. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 7 nm torque.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the microfibre towel from the intake manifold.
Comments – 2
  • @user_1705566
    02.07.2023 07:46
    Member
    Very useful information,thanks
  • Anna Johnson
    02.08.2023 08:55
    Member
    Thank you for your comment.
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