Edition: April 2004 Revision: March 2005 Publication No.

SM5E-1T30U2

QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

A GENERAL INFORMATION B ENGINE

GI EM LU CO EC FL EX ACC

General Information Engine Mechanical Engine Lubrication System Engine Cooling System Engine Control System Fuel System Exhaust System Accelerator Control System Clutch Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Transfer Propeller Shaft Rear Final Drive Front Axle Rear Axle Front Suspension Rear Suspension Road Wheels & Tires Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Control System Power Steering System Seat Belts Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Body, Lock & Security System Glasses, Window System & Mirrors Roof Exterior & Interior Instrument Panel Seat Automatic Air Conditioner Manual Air Conditioner Starting & Charging System Lighting System Driver Information System Wiper, Washer & Horn Body Control System LAN System Audio, Visual & Telephone System Auto Cruise Control System Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements Maintenance Alphabetical Index

C TRANSMISSION/ TRANSAXLE D DRIVELINE/AXLE

CL MT AT TF PR RFD FAX RAX

E SUSPENSION

FSU RSU WT

F BRAKES

BR PB BRC

G STEERING H RESTRAINTS

PS SB SRS

I BODY

BL GW RF EI IP SE

J AIR CONDITIONER K ELECTRICAL

ATC MTC SC LT DI WW BCS LAN AV ACS PG

A B C D E F G H I J K L M

L MAINTENANCE M INDEX

MA IDX

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FOREWORD
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL. In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle, this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting any repair task. All information in this manual is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifications and methods at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle. The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately. Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal safety nor the vehicles safety will be jeopardized by the service method selected.

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INCH TO METRIC CONVERSION TABLE

(Rounded-off for automotive inches mm .100 2.54 .110 2.79 .120 3.05 .130 3.30 .140 3.56 .150 3.81 .160 4.06 .170 4.32 .180 4.57 .190 4.83 .200 5.08 .210 5.33 .220 5.59 .230 5.84 .240 6.10 .250 6.35 .260 6.60 .270 6.86 .280 7.11 .290 7.37 .300 7.62 .310 7.87 .320 8.13 .330 8.38 .340 8.64 .350 8.89 .360 9.14 .370 9.40 .380 9.65 .390 9.91 .400 10.16 .410 10.41 .420 10.67 .430 10.92 .440 11.18 .450 11.43 .460 11.68 .470 11.94 .480 12.19 .490 12.45 .500 12.70 .510 12.95 .520 13.21 .530 13.46 .540 13.72 .550 13.97 .560 14.22 .570 14.48 .580 14.73 .590 14.99 .600 15.24 use) inches .610 .620 .630 .640 .650 .660 .670 .680 .690 .700 .710 .720 .730 .740 .750 .760 .770 .780 .790 .800 .810 .820 .830 .840 .850 .860 .870 .880 .890 .900 .910 .920 .930 .940 .950 .960 .970 .980 .990 1.000 2.000 3.000 4.000 5.000 6.000 7.000 8.000 9.000 10.000 20.000
mm 15.49 15.75 16.00 16.26 16.51 16.76 17.02 17.27 17.53 17.78 18.03 18.29 18.54 18.80 19.05 19.30 19.56 19.81 20.07 20.32 20.57 20.83 21.08 21.34 21.59 21.84 22.10 22.35 22.61 22.86 23.11 23.37 23.62 23.88 24.13 24.38 24.64 24.89 25.15 25.40 50.80 76.20 101.60 127.00 152.40 177.80 203.20 228.60 254.00 508.00

METRIC TO INCH CONVERSION TABLE

(Rounded-off for automotive use) mm inches mm 1 .0394 51 2 .079 52 3 .118 53 4 .157 54 5 .197 55 6 .236 56 7 .276 57 8 .315 58 9 .354 59 10 .394 60 11 .433 61 12 .472 62 13 .512 63 14 .551 64 15 .591 65 16 .630 66 17 .669 67 18 .709 68 19 .748 69 20 .787 70 21 .827 71 22 .866 72 23 .906 73 24 .945 74 25 .984 75 26 1.024 76 27 1.063 77 28 1.102 78 29 1.142 79 30 1.181 80 31 1.220 81 32 1.260 82 33 1.299 83 34 1.339 84 35 1.378 85 36 1.417 86 37 1.457 87 38 1.496 88 39 1.535 89 40 1.575 90 41 1.614 91 42 1.654 92 43 1.693 93 44 1.732 94 45 1.772 95 46 1.811 96 47 1.850 97 48 1.890 98 49 1.929 99 50 1.969 100
inches 2.008 2.047 2.087 2.126 2.165 2.205 2.244 2.283 2.323 2.362 2.402 2.441 2.480 2.520 2.559 2.598 2.638 2.677 2.717 2.756 2.795 2.835 2.874 2.913 2.953 2.992 3.031 3.071 3.110 3.150 3.189 3.228 3.268 3.307 3.346 3.386 3.425 3.465 3.504 3.543 3.583 3.622 3.661 3.701 3.740 3.780 3.819 3.858 3.898 3.937

QUICK REFERENCE CHART X-TRAIL QUICK REFERENCE CHART X-TRAIL ENGINE TUNE-UP DATA (QR25DE)
Engine model Firing order Idle speed A/T (In P or N position) M/T (In Neutral position) Ignition timing (BTDC at idle speed) A/T (In P or N position) M/T (In Neutral position) CO% at idle Drive Belt Tension of drive belt kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14) 59 (0.6, 9) kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)/rpm Standard Minimum Spark plug Make Standard type Hot type Cold type Gap (Nominal) mm (in) 1,250 (12.8, 181) /250 1,060 (10.8, 154) /250 NGK PLFR5A - 11 PLFR4A - 11 PLFR6A - 11 1.1 ( 0.043 ) 157 (1.6, 23) rpm 70050 QR25DE 1-3-4-2

2005
PFP:00000
ELS0003W

15 5 0.3 - 9.5 % and engine runs smoothly Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner

Radiater cap relief pressure Standard Limit Cooling system leakage testing pressure Compression pressure

QUICK REFERENCE CHART X-TRAIL FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen* )

Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum Nominal Maximum Left and right difference Caster Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum Nominal Maximum Left and right difference Kingpin inclination Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum Nominal Maximum Total toe-in Distance (A B) Minimum Nominal Maximum Angle (left plus right) Degree minute (Degree) Wheel turning angle (Full turn) Inside Degree minute (Decimal degree) Nominal MInimum Nominal Maximum Outside Degree minute (Decimal degree) * : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Nominal

2005
ELS0003X

0 54 ( 0.9 ) 0 24 ( 0.4 ) 0 36 ( 0.6 ) 45 ( 0.75 ) or less 1 42 ( 1.7 ) 2 27 ( 2.45 ) 3 12 ( 3.2 ) 45 ( 0.75 ) or less 12 06 ( 12.1) 13 30 ( 13.5 ) 13 36 ( 13.6 ) 0 mm ( 0 in ) 1 mm ( 0.04 in ) 2 mm ( 0.08 in ) 2 (0.04) 36 00 ( 36.0 ) 39 00 ( 39.0 ) 40 00 ( 40.0 ) 31 00 ( 31.0 )

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)

Minimum Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) Distance ( A B ) Total toe-in Angle (left plus right ) Degree minute (Degree) Nominal Maximum Minimum Nominal Maximum Nominal 1 25 ( 1.42 ) 0 40 ( 0.67 ) 0 05 ( 0.08 ) 0 mm ( 0 in ) 1 mm ( 0.04 in ) 2 mm ( 0.08 in ) 2 (0.04)

ELS0003Y

* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

BRAKE
Front brake Pad wear limit Rotor repair limit Rear brake Pad wear limit Rotor repair limit M/T model Brake pedal height (front dash lower panel top surface) A/T model M/T model Pedal depressed height* A/T model 2.0 mm ( 0.079 in ) 26.0 mm ( 1.024 in ) 2.0 mm ( 0.079 in ) 14.0 mm ( 0.551 in ) 156 - 166 mm ( 6.14 - 6.54 in ) 164 - 174 mm (6.46 - 6.85 in) 80 mm (3.15 in) or more 85 mm (3.35 in) or more

ELS0003Z

* : Under force of 490 N( 50 kg, 110 lb ) with engine running.

QUICK REFERENCE CHART X-TRAIL REFILL CAPACITIES

UNIT Fuel tank Coolant ( With reservoir tank at MAX level ) Drain and refill With oil filter change Engine Without oil filter change Dry engine (Overhaul) A/T Transaxle Transfer Differential carrier Power steering system Compressor oil Air conditioning system Refrigerant M/T 4.1 3.7 4.7 8.5 2.2 0.31 0.55 1.0 0.18 0.55 kg 4 - 3/8 qt 3 - 7/8 qt 5 qt 9 qt 2 - 3/8 qt 5/8 pt 1 - 1/8 pt 1 - 1/8 qt 6.0 fl oz 1.21 lb Liter 60 7.1 US measure 15 - 7/8 gal 7 - 1/2 qt

2005
ELS00040

Imp measure 13 - 1/4 gal 6 - 1/4 qt

3 - 5/8 qt 3 - 1/4qt 4 - 1/8 qt 7 - 1/2 qt 2 qt 1/2 pt 1 pt 7/8 qt 6.3 fl oz