Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual — part 2006

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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Inspection

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• If fluid level is extremely low, check brake/clutch system for leaks.

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Inspection

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• Check brake/clutch fluid lines and parking brake cables for

improper attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

BRAKE FLUID

BRAKE FLUID : Changing

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1.

Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.

2.

Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each bleed valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to

BR-12, "Bleeding Brake System"

(LHD),

BR-56, "Bleed-

ing Brake System"

(RHD).

• Refill with recommended brake fluid.

Refer to

MA-21, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

DISC BRAKE

DISC BRAKE : Inspection

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DISC ROTOR

Check condition, wear, and damage.

CALIPER

Wheel nuts tightening torque:

Refer to

WT-4, "Road Wheel"

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SFIA0066J

SBR389C

SBR419C

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• Check for leakage.

BRAKE PAD

• Check for wear or damage.

DISC BRAKE : Front Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in.)

DISC BRAKE : Rear Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in.)

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Inspection

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STEERING GEAR

SMA922A

BRA0010D

Brake pad

Standard thickness

11.0 (0.433)

Wear limit thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Standard thickness

26.0 (1.024)

Wear limit thickness

24.0 (0.945)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.020 (0.0008)

Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.035 (0.0014)

Brake pad

Standard thickness

8.5 (0.335)

Wear limit thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Standard thickness

9.0 (0.354)

Wear limit thickness

8.0 (0.315)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.020 (0.0008)

Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle)

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• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease

leakage.

• Check connection with steering column for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Inspection

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Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust

cover for cracks or other damage.

DRIVE SHAFT

DRIVE SHAFT : Inspection

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• Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease

leakage.

SLIA0014E

SMA525A

SFA392B

SFA108A

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BODY MAINTENANCE

BODY MAINTENANCE

LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH

LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricating

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For hood and hood lock illustration.
• Hood: Refer to

DLK-223, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

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• Hood lock control: Refer to

DLK-227, "HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Exploded View"

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For door and door lock illustration.
• Front door: Refer to

DLK-235, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

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• Front door lock: Refer to

DLK-255, "DOOR LOCK : Exploded View"

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• Rear door: Refer to

DLK-241, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

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• Rear door lock: Refer to

DLK-262, "DOOR LOCK : Exploded View"

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For back door and back door lock illustration.
• Back door: Refer to

DLK-247, "BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

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• Back door lock: Refer to

DLK-268, "DOOR LOCK : Exploded View"

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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS

SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Inspection

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For front seat belt illustration. Refer to

SB-5, "SEAT BELT RETRACTOR : Exploded View"

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For rear seat belt illustration. Refer to

SB-11, "OUTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR : Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

• After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hard-

wares (I.e. anchor bolt, guide rail set). Nissan recommends to replace all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision, unless not damaged and properly operating after minor collision.
Also inspect seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improperly
operating.
Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal colli-
sion where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.

• If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair.

Replace as seat belt assembly.

• If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.
• Never oil tongue and buckle.
• Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.
For details, refer to

SB-3, "SEAT BELT RETRACTOR : Inspection"

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SB-10, "OUTER SEAT BELT RETRAC-

TOR : Inspection"

in SB section.

• Check anchors for loose mounting
• Check belts for damage
• Check retractor for smooth operation
• Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released

BODY CORROSION

BODY CORROSION : Checking Body Corrosion

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Visually check body panels for collision damage (scratches, chipping, rubbing, etc.) or damage to the anti-cor-
rosion materials. In particular, check the following locations.

HEMMED PANELS

Hood front end, door lower end, trunk lid rear end, etc.

PANEL JOINT

Side sill of rear fender and center pillar, rear wheel housing of rear fender, around strut tower in engine com-
partment, etc.

PANEL EDGE

Trunk lid opening, sunroof opening, fender wheel-arch flange, fuel filler lid flange, around holes in panel, etc.

PARTS CONTACT

Waist moulding, windshield moulding, bumper, etc.