Classification:

EC16-038

Reference:

Date:

NTB16-122

December 9, 2016

2015-2017 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 AND/OR
DIFFICULT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2015-2017 Frontier (D40)
2015 vehicles built on or after 1N6(*)D0(***)FN 752055
APPLIED VIN:
2016-2017 vehicles; All VINs
Vehicles built after April 22, 2015
APPLIED DATE:

IF YOU CONFIRM:
The MIL is ON with DTC P0448 (EVAP canister vent control valve close) stored in the
ECM.
And/Or
The customer states it is difficult to fill the fuel tank.

ACTION:
1. Replace the EVAP canister and EVAP canister vent control valve.
2. Attach EPT foam seal to the new fuel filler pipe.
3. Replace the fuel filler pipe.


See PARTS INFORMATION for all parts stated in steps 1-3.

4. Erase the DTC.

IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE (starting
on page 2) as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Follow all warnings, cautions, and notes in the ESM when working on
or near a fuel system and EVAP system components, such as a fuel tank and vent
control valve.
NOTE: The fuel tank must be no more than ¾ full (the less fuel the better) to prevent
spillage before performing the SERVICE PROCEDURE below.
1. Replace the following parts:


Fuel filler pipe
NOTE: Wrap the new fuel filler pipe with EPT foam before installing (see page 3).



EVAP canister



EVAP canister vent control valve
 Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), sections EC-Engine Control
System and FL-Fuel System (as it applies), for removal and installation
procedure.
NOTE:
o It is recommended to remove the grommet from the fuel filler pipe after
detaching the fuel filler pipe with grommet from the vehicle. This makes
it easier to remove the fuel filler pipe from the vehicle.
o Cover the fuel tank’s rubber filler hose with a clean shop cloth or suitable
covering once the fuel filler pipe has been detached from it.

2. Erase the DTC.

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Wrap Fuel Filler Pipe with EPT Foam
Fuel filler pipe
NOTE: Refer to PARTS INFORMATION for
EPT foam (foam).

Drain box

IMPORTANT: The EPT foam must
completely seal the fuel filler pipe drain
box when applied. Read steps 1-6 before
proceeding.

1. Peel back the self-adhesive protective
sheet several inches from the end of the
foam.

Drain hose fitting
This area will
be sealed

NOTE: The foam is the same on both
ends.

Figure 1

2. Insert the foam so it seals tightly against
the drain hose fitting.

Foam sealed
tightly against
drain hose fitting
Drain hose fitting
Figure 2

Wrap foam tightly
around drain
hose fitting

3. Wrap the top of the foam tightly around
the drain hose fitting.

Figure 3

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Top of fuel
filler pipe

4. Peel off the remaining self-adhesive
protective sheet, and then wrap the
foam 360° around the fuel filler pipe
drain box (drain box).


Wrap the foam so that its width
extends above and below the drain
box.
 Refer to the drain box on page 3,
Figure 1.

NOTE: The foam will fit tightly around
the top of the fuel filler pipe and drain
box. Slack at the bottom will be
removed in the next step.


Foam sealed
tightly against
drain hose fitting
Figure 4

End the wrap with the foam tightly
sealed against the drain hose fitting.

Start applying
here, working
evenly around
to the opposite
side

5. Press the foam adhesive evenly onto
the fuel filler pipe, pushing the slack
around to the opposite side.

Figure 5

6. Close the excess foam by pinching
together, and then press the remaining
foam onto the fuel filler pipe (see
Figure 6).

IMPORTANT: The foam must be
completely sealed at the top, bottom
and to the drain hose fitting. Confirm
that no gaps or openings are present.

Pinch foam
together
Figure 6

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PARTS INFORMATION
MODEL

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

QUANTITY

Long Wheel Base
Crew Cab & King Cab

TUBE ASSY-FILLER
(Fuel Filler Pipe)

17221-9BF0A

1

Short Wheel Base
Crew Cab

TUBE ASSY-FILLER
(Fuel Filler Pipe)

17221-9BG0A

1

CANISTER ASSY E

14950-EA20B

1

VALVE ASSY-CONTROL
CLAMP
EPT FOAM

14935-JF00C
16439-JA00B
17295-EZ30C

1
1
1

All

Short wheel base
Crew Cab

Long wheel base
King Cab and
Crew Cab

Figure 16

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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIA
FRT
Replace Fuel Filler Tube

FB30AA

Replace Vapor Canister Assembly

(1)

Replace Evap Canister Control Valve

FC40AA

ZE

32

(2) (3)

FC50AA

(1) TBD Reference the Parts Information Table and use the TUBE ASSY-FILLER P/N
(17221-*****) as the PFP.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.
(3) FRT allows adequate time to access DTC codes. No other diagnostic procedures
subsequently required. Do NOT claim any Diagnostic Op Codes with this claim.

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