NHTSA ID Number: 10152502
Manufacturer Communication Number: ITB17-026b
TSB/Document Date: 2019-01-07
Summary
INFINITI
; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL The update below was sent out to Regions and Retailers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and retailer personnel aware that we are re-notifying clients at this time.
Classification:
Reference:
Date:
EC15-021b
ITB17-026b
August 20, 2018
INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL
This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised
procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004 I35 (CA33)
2008-2012 EX35 (J50)
2013 EX37 (J50)
2014-2016 QX50 (J50)
2003-2008 FX45/FX35 (S50)
2009-2012 FX35 (S51)
2013 FX37 (S51)
2009-2013 FX50 (S51)
2014-2017 QX70 (S51)
2003-2013 G25/G35/G37 (V35, V36)
2015 Q40 (V36)
2013 JX35 (L50)
2014-2017 QX60 (L50)
2014-2017 Q50 (V37)
2006-2010 M45/M35 (Y50)
2011-2013 M37/M56 (Y51)
2014-2017 Q70 (Y51)
2004-2013 QX56 (JA60, Z62)
2014-2016 QX80 (Z62)
2014-2015 Q60 Coupe (V36)
2017 Q60 Coupe (V37)
IF CUSTOMER REPORTS:
Customer routinely experiences difficulty fueling the vehicle at different fuel stations (filling nozzle shuts off
every few seconds while filling at multiple stations and using multiple filling pumps).
IMPORTANT:
If the customer does not report the above symptoms, this bulletin does not apply.
If the customer reports intermittent (but not consistent) difficulty re-fueling, this bulletin does not
apply.
ACTION:
Perform the Inspection Procedure in this bulletin, starting on page 4, only if the customer reports symptoms as
described above.
NOTE: Refer to the Repair Overview on page 2.
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 INSPECTION PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to
successfully completing this INSPECTION.
Infiniti 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 Infiniti retailer to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.
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REPAIR OVERVIEW
Does the customer always have difficulty
filling the fuel tank?
NO
This bulletin does not apply.
NO
Advise the customer to return with
less than ¼ of a tank of gas.
YES
Does the vehicle contain less than ¼ of a
tank of gas?
YES
Perform steps in this bulletin on the
following pages.
NO
Is the vent line found to be completely
blocked?
This bulletin does not apply.
YES
Replace blocked vent line or fuel tank.
Claim FX55AA
AND
Claim FB32AA (vent line replacement)
OR
Claim FB10AA (fuel tank replacement)
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Essential Tools
Tech-Mate Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector (part number 697-95-0130-IF).
Figure A
Additional Essential Tools are available from Tech•Mate online: www.infinititechmate.com, or by phone: 1-800662-2001.
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ITB17-026b
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Follow all cautions, warnings, and notes in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) when
working on or near the vehicle fuel system.
1. If the vehicle fuel tank is above ¼ of a tank, this investigation process CANNOT be performed. Request
customer to return with ¼ of a tank or less.
2. Connect the Tech-Mate Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector (part number 697-95-0130-NIS) to the
EVAP service port.
Follow the instructions included with the Leak Detector to introduce “smoke” into the EVAP system.
3. Connect the CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) VI to the vehicle and open C-III plus on the CONSULT PC.
4. Select Diagnosis (One System) and ENGINE, and then Active Test.
5. In Active Test, select VENT CONTROL/V and close the EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve by selecting
ON.
6. Remove the fuel cap.
Does any smoke come out of the filler tube?
Does the flow meter show any flow?
Flow
meter
If YES to either of the above:
This bulletin does not apply.
NOTE: Further diagnostic may be
required and is not covered under this
bulletin. Refer to the ESM for further
information.
Figure 1
If NO to both of the above: Go to step 7.
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7. Is the vent line part of the tank assembly? See Figure 2 for reference.
Refer to the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) to confirm if the vent line is part of the fuel
tank assembly.
YES: Replace the fuel tank.
o Refer to the ESM, section, FL – Fuel System to replace the fuel tank.
NO: Replace ONLY the section of the vent line that contains the blockage.
NOTE: The vent line between the tank and canister may be made up of multiple parts.
o Refer to the ESM, section, FL – Fuel System to replace the vent line assembly.
Figure 2 below illustrates a basic evaporative emissions system and is for reference only.
EVAP System
EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
EVAP canister vent control valve
EVAP canister filter
Vent line (tank to canister)
Figure 2
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COVERED PARTS
(Parts Covered by this Emission Warranty Coverage Enhancement)
PART
S INFORM
NOTE:
This parts table is a list of parts that are covered by this emission warranty coverage enhancement. It
may list more than one part number for a given Model/Model Year. For this reason it is required that the
electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) be used to obtain the specific part number for a given
vehicle.
The parts listed on the following page(s) include a wide range of evaporative emissions vent lines and
fuel tanks for a large number of vehicles. The usage rate for these parts is expected to be very small.
Infiniti recommends that dealers do not stock these parts and order only as necessary to ensure parts
are available when needed, especially for older models.
Model
2004 I35 (A33)
2008-2016 EX35/EX37/QX50 (J50)
2013-2017 JX35/QX60 (L50)
2014-2016 QX60 HEV (L50)
2003-2008 FX35/FX45 (S50)
2009-2017 FX35/FX37/FX50/QX70
(S51)
2003-2008 G35 Sedan/Coupe
(V35, V36)
2008-2013 G25/G37/Q40 Sedan
(V36)
2009-2015 G37/Q60 Convertible
(V36)
2014-2015 Q60 Coupe (V36)
2017 Q60 Coupe (V37)
2014-2017 Q50 Sedan (V37)
2006-2010 M35/M45 (Y50)
2012-2013 M35 Hybrid (Y50)
2011-2017 M37/M56/Q70 (Y51)
2004-2010 QX56 (JA60)
2011-2016 QX56/QX80 (Z62)
Description
TANK ASSY-FUEL
FUEL TANK
HOSE-VENTILATION
TUBE-EVAPOLATION PIPING
TUBE-EVAPOLATION PIPING
HOSE-VENTILATION
HOSE-VENTILATION
HOSE-VENTILATION
HOSE VENT
TUBE-VENTILATION
HOSE-VENTILATION
HOSE-VENTILATION
TUBE-VENTILATION
HOSE VENT
HOSE-VENTILATION
HOSE VENT
TUBE-VENTILATION
TUBE-VENTILATION
HOSE VENT
HOSE-VENTILATION
HOSE VENT
HOSE-VENTILATION
TUBE-VENTILATION
TUBE-VENTILATION
HOSE-VENTILATION
TUBE-VENTILATION
TUBE-VENTILATION
HOSE-VENTILATION
HOSE-VENTILATION
TUBE-VENTILATION
HOSE VENT
HOSE-VENTILATION
TUBE VENTILATION
HOSE VENT
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Part Number
17202-2Y910
17202-6Y300
17226-CE800
17224-3JA0A
17224-3JA0A
17226-CE800
17226-CG700
17226-CE800
17226-EG005
17224-EV10A
17226-AC305
17226-CE800
17224-1NF0B
17226-EG005
17226-EH105
17224-1NG0A
17226-CE800
17226-EH105
17224-1NG0A
17226-CE800
17226-EG005
17226-EH105
17224-4HA0A
17224-4HD0B
17226-EH105
17224-4HA0A
17224-4HD0B
17226-EH105
17226-EH105
17224-1MA0A
17226-EG005
17226-EH105
17226-ZH000
17226-1LA0A
Quantity
1
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1
1
1
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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1
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ITB17-026b
CLAIMS INFORMATION
NOTE:
The below listed claims information is for the application of emission warranty coverage for this
evaporative emission vapor vent line which has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles,
whichever occurs first, only in the event that the vent line is found to be completely blocked. All
claims submitted under this emission warranty coverage enhancement will be subject to parts return for
verification of the completely blocked vent line as the root cause. If the vent line is not completely
blocked, further diagnostic may be required that is not covered under this bulletin or this enhanced
emission warranty coverage.
Parts claimed under this warranty enhancement will be collected and inspected for blockage. Any
repair performed to replace a part that was not completely blocked may be charged back to the
dealer.
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Inspect EVAP System
Install Vent Hose/Line Assembly
(1)
FX55AA
FB32AA
ZE
22
0.4
(2)
(1) Reference the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the part number of the replaced part
as the PFP. Only parts listed in the Covered Parts section of this bulletin can be used as the PFP for this
emission warranty coverage enhancement.
(2) Reference the current Infiniti Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.
Or
DESCRIPTION
Inspect EVAP System
Install Fuel Tank
PFP
OP CODE
FX55AA
FB10AA
(1)
SYM
DIA
ZE
22
FRT
0.4
(2)
(1) Reference the electronic parts catalog (FAST or equivalent) and use the part number of the replaced part
as the PFP. Only parts listed in the Covered Parts section of this bulletin can be used as the PFP for this
emission warranty coverage enhancement.
(2) Reference the current Infiniti Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated FRT.
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2018-11-28
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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