ITB17-026

Classification:
Reference:
Date:
EC15-021
ITB17-026
March 20, 2017
INFINITI; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004 I35 (A33)
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 YOU CONFIRM
The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full).
IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff.
ACTION
Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
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 as it contains information that is essential to
successfully completing this repair.
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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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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SERVICE PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Follow all cautions, warnings, and notes in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) when
working on or near the vehicle fuel system.
1. Reduce the amount of fuel in the fuel tank to ¼ or less; if not already.
2. Connect the Tech-Mate Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector (part number 697-95-0130-IF) 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.

Is smoke coming out of the fuel filler tube?
o YES: This bulletin does not apply.
NOTE: Further diagnostic may be required and is not covered under this bulletin.
Refer to Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for further information.
o NO: GO to step 7.
7. Is the vent line part of the tank assembly (refer to Figure 1 on the next page)?
 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 just the vent line.
o Refer to the ESM, section, FL – Fuel System to replace the vent tube assembly.
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Figure 1 below illustrates a basic evaporative emissions system and is for reference only.
EVAP System
EVAP canister vent control
EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve
EVAP canister filter
Vent line (tank to canister)
EVAP canister
Figure 1
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COVERED PARTS
(Parts Covered by this Emission Warranty Coverage Enhancement)
PARTS INFORMATIOM
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 includes a wide range of evaporative emissions vent tubes and
fuel tanks for a large number of vehicles. The usage rate for these parts is expected to be very small.
Infiniti recommends that retailers 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
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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NOTE: The below listed claims information is for the application of emission warranty coverage for this
evaporative emission vapor vent tube which has been extended to 15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs
first, only in the event that the vent tube is found to be clogged. All claims submitted under this emission
warranty coverage enhancement will be subject to parts return for verification of the clogged vent tube as the
root cause. If the vent tube is not clogged, further diagnostic may be required that is not covered under this
bulletin or this enhanced emission warranty coverage.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
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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