How Do You Replace The Fuel Sending Unit On An Xterra?
The fuel pump and fuel sending unit are one unit located in the fuel tank in your Nissan Xterra. Many vehicles have an access hole under the rear seat, but the Nissan Xterra doesn’t, so it requires that you drop the fuel tank to replace the fuel sending unit. This isn’t complicated, but may require a helper because the fuel tank is awkward to work with, especially if it is full of fuel. Jack the Nissan Xterra and place it securely on jack stands. Open the hood and remove the fuel pump relay. The relay will be located in the fuse box. When you remove the cover to the fuse box, look underneath it and you will see a diagram showing the location of the fuel pump relay. Crank the engine over for approximately five seconds. Repeat two or three times to purge the fuel system of residual pressure. This ensures that fuel doesn’t spray dangerously when you remove the fuel lines. Disconnect the fuel filler from the fuel tank. Disconnect the feed and return lines from the fuel tank. These are quic
