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Timing belt replacement: Nissan Primera 1.9 dCi (F9Q)

Step-by-step timing belt replacement for the Nissan Primera 1.9 dCi (F9Q): 83 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for NISSAN — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

83 steps 1 engine code

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.9, DCI

  • Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
  • Special tools named: locking pin

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

F9Q

📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Coolant pump renewal is recommended after timing belt removal
  2. Remove the lower oil sump
  3. Remove the oil deflectors
  4. Remove the wiper arms and the wiper mechanism cover panel
  5. Fit the special tool to support the engine
F9Q? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Remove the power steering pump bracket
  2. Place the hose aside
  3. Remove the right-hand engine support
  4. Remove the timing belt cover
  5. Fit the crankshaft TDC locking pin
  6. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until just before TDC for cylinder 1
  7. Loosen the crankshaft pulley outer bolts
  8. Use a screwdriver
  9. Loosen the bolt to release the tension of the timing belt
  10. Remove the timing belt
  11. Remove the crankshaft pulley
  12. Remove the crankshaft gearwheel

Installation and checks

  1. Refit the crankshaft gearwheel
  2. Renew the crankshaft oil seal
  3. Check the tensioner and idler pulleys; renew if necessary
  4. Check the camshaft timing marks
  5. Check the crankshaft timing marks
  6. Use a hexagonal wrench
  7. Turn the tensioner anti-clockwise until the pointer is positioned as shown
  8. Tighten the tensioner pulley nut
  9. Remove the crankshaft locking pin
  10. Turn the engine 2 rotations by hand
  11. Check that the locking pin can be inserted and removed
  12. Refit the access plug
  13. Refit the timing belt upper cover
  14. Refit the right-hand engine support
  15. Refit the engine support earth cable
  16. Refit the power steering pressure line bracket
  17. Remove the engine support tool
  18. Refit the wiper motor
  19. Refit the wiper arms and wiper cover panel
  20. Renew the gasket
  21. Refill the engine oil
  22. Refit the right-hand drive shaft
  23. Refit the engine upper cover

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.