Edition: July 2005 QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

Revision: July 2006

Publication No. SM6E-1T30U1
A GENERAL INFORMATION
B ENGINE
GI
EM
LU
General Information
Engine Mechanical
Engine Lubrication System
A
CO
EC
FL
Engine Cooling System
Engine Control System
Fuel System
B
EX
ACC
Exhaust System
Accelerator Control System C
C TRANSMISSION/ CL Clutch
TRANSAXLE MT
AT
Manual Transaxle
Automatic Transaxle D
D DRIVELINE/AXLE TF Transfer
PR
RFD
Propeller Shaft
Rear Final Drive E
FAX Front Axle

E SUSPENSION
RAX
FSU
Rear Axle
Front Suspension
F
RSU Rear Suspension

F BRAKES
WT
BR
Road Wheels & Tires
Brake System
G
PB Parking Brake System

G STEERING
BRC
PS
Brake Control System
Power Steering System
H
H RESTRAINTS SB Seat Belts
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
I
I BODY BL Body, Lock & Security System
GW Glasses, Window System &
Mirrors
J
RF Roof
EI
IP
Exterior & Interior
Instrument Panel
K
SE Seat
J AIR CONDITIONER ATC
MTC
Automatic Air Conditioner
Manual Air Conditioner
L
K ELECTRICAL SC Starting & Charging System
LT
DI
Lighting System
Driver Information System
M
WW Wiper, Washer & Horn
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
AV Audio, Visual & Telephone System
ACS Auto Cruise Control System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit
Elements
L MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance
M INDEX IDX Alphabetical Index

All rights reserved. No part of this Service Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2006
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 specifi-
cations 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 vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.
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ENGINE TUNE-UP DATA (QR25DE) ELS0003W

Engine model QR25DE

Firing order 1-3-4-2
Idle speed rpm
A/T (In P or N position) 700±50
M/T (In Neutral position)
Ignition timing (BTDC at idle speed)
A/T (In P or N position) 15°± 5°
M/T (In Neutral position)
CO% at idle 0.3 - 9.5 % and engine runs smoothly
Drive Belt Tension of drive belt Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner
Radiater cap relief pressure 2
kPa (kg/cm , psi)
Standard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Cooling system leakage testing pres-
sure kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) 157 (1.6, 23)

Compression pressure kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)/rpm

Standard 1,250 (12.8, 181) /250
Minimum 1,060 (10.8, 154) /250
Spark plug Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A - 11
Hot type PLFR4A - 11
Cold type PLFR6A - 11
Gap (Nominal) mm (in) 1.1 ( 0.043 )
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FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen* ) ELS0003X

Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum – 0° 54′ ( – 0.9° )

Nominal – 0° 24′ ( – 0.4° )
Maximum 0° 36′ ( 0.6° )
Left and right difference 45′ ( 0.75° ) or less
Caster Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum 1° 42′ ( 1.7° )
Nominal 2° 27′ ( 2.45° )
Maximum 3° 12′ ( 3.2° )
Left and right difference 45′ ( 0.75° ) or less
Kingpin inclination Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum 12° 06′ ( 12.1°)
Nominal 13° 30′ ( 13.5° )
Maximum 13° 36′ ( 13.6° )
Total toe-in Distance (A – B) Minimum 0 mm ( 0 in )
Nominal 1 mm ( 0.04 in )
Maximum 2 mm ( 0.08 in )
Angle (left wheel or right wheel) Minimum 0° (0°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Nominal 0°02′24″ (0.04°)
Maximum 0°04′48″ (0.08°)
Wheel turning angle (Full turn) Inside MInimum 36° 00′ ( 36.0° )
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Nominal 39° 00′ ( 39.0° )
Maximum 40° 00′ ( 40.0° )
Outside
Nominal 31° 00′ ( 31.0° )
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*) ELS0003Y

Minimum – 1° 25′ ( – 1.42° )

Camber
Nominal – 0° 40′ ( – 0.67° )
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 0° 05′ ( 0.08° )
Distance ( A – B ) Minimum 0 mm ( 0 in )
Nominal 1 mm ( 0.04 in )
Maximum 2 mm ( 0.08 in )
Total toe-in
Angle (left wheel or right wheel) Minimum 0° (0°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Nominal 0°02′24″ (0.04°)
Maximum 0°04′48″ (0.08°)
* : Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

BRAKE ELS0003Z

Front brake Pad repair limit thickness 2.0 mm ( 0.079 in )

Rotor repair limit thickness 26.0 mm ( 1.024 in )
Rear brake Pad repair limit thickness 2.0 mm ( 0.079 in )
Rotor repair limit thickness 14.0 mm ( 0.551 in )
M/T model 156 - 166 mm ( 6.14 - 6.54 in )
Brake pedal height (front dash lower panel top surface)
A/T model 164 - 174 mm (6.46 - 6.85 in)
M/T model 80 mm (3.15 in) or more
Depressed pedal height*
A/T model 85 mm (3.35 in) or more
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* : Under a force of 490 N( 50 kg, 110 lb ) with engine running.

REFILL CAPACITIES ELS00040

UNIT Liter US measure Imp measure

Fuel tank 60 15 - 7/8 gal 13 - 1/4 gal
Coolant ( With reservoir tank at “MAX” level ) 7.1 7 - 1/2 qt 6 - 1/4 qt
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 3.9 4 - 1/8 qt 3 - 3/8 qt
Engine
Without oil filter change 3.5 3 - 3/4 qt 3 - 1/8 qt
Dry engine (Overhaul) 4.5 4 - 3/4 qt 4 qt
A/T 8.5 9 qt 7 - 1/2 qt
M/T
Transaxle
Model code number EQ008 2.2 4-5/8 pt 3-7/8 pt
Model code number EQ00C 2.0 4-1/4 pt 3-1/2 pt
Transfer 0.31 5/8 pt 1/2 pt
Differential carrier 0.55 1 - 1/8 pt 1 pt
Power steering system 1.0 1 - 1/8 qt 7/8 qt
Compressor oil 0.18 6.0 fl oz 6.3 fl oz
Air conditioning system
Refrigerant 0.55 kg 1.21 lb