Key Fob Battery Change

After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a "J11" second generation 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Nissan Qashqai or a 2017 to 2021 Rogue Sport (in the USA), can become weak or stop working entirely.

Check out the DIY tutorial for changing the battery (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Dome Light Bulb Change

If you need to change a burnt out dome light bulb in the overhead housing attached to the headliner in your Qashqai or Rogue Sport, take a look at the DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left side of this paragraph.

Cabin Air Filter Change

If the A/C system in your 2014-2021 Qashqai or 2017-2021 Rogue Sport hasn't been working well recently or the air coming out of the vents smells a bit musty or moldy, you probably need to clean or change the cabin air filter element located in the HVAC blower motor housing.

To view the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Door Panel Removal

If you'd like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your Qashqai or Rogue Sport, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels.

Check out the DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement speaker sizes) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Rear Wiper Blade Change

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the back windshield window of your Qashqai or Rogue Sport when it's raining or snowing, you might need to change the rear wiper blade.

Take a look at the DIY steps for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Shift Lock Release

If you need to manually move your Qashqai or Rogue Sport due to running out of gasoline, a dead 12V battery or some other mechanical issue, you'll need to release the automatic transmission's shift lock mechanism to change the gear selector from "P" (Park) to "N" (Neutral).

To view the DIY directions for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image.

License Plate Light Bulbs

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb (or upgrade them both to brighter LED units) in the tailgate door of your Qashqai or Rogue Sport, check out the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Rear Turn Signal Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out rear turn signal bulb in the tail light housings of your Qashqai or Rogue Sport SUV, take a look at the DIY steps for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Reverse Light Bulb

The reverse or "back-up" light bulb is located in a separate housing attached to the tailgate door for the cargo area of the Qashqai and Rogue Sport.

To view the DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Cargo Area Light Bulb

If you need to change a burnt out cargo area light bulb in your Qashqai or Rogue Sport, check out the DIY steps for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Headlight Bulbs Change

The headlight housings of a second generation 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Nissan Qashqai or 2017 to 2021 Rogue Sport contain the low beam, high beam and front turn signal light bulbs.

Take a look at the DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Engine Air Filter Change

According to the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual, the engine air filter element for the MR20DD 2.0 liter inline four cylinder engine should be replaced every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or at least every 36 months.

To view the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

12V Automotive Battery

If you've been having difficulty starting the MR20DD 2.0L I4 engine in your Nissan Qashqai or Rogue Sport and the OEM 12 volt car battery is a few years ago, you probably need to change it. Check out the DIY instructions for the procedure (with the group size and compatible replacement part numbers) click on the text link or thumbnail image.

Electrical Fuse Change

The best place to start when troubleshooting any electrical problem with your Qashqai or Rogue Sport is to check for a blown fuse or a faulty relay in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels.

Take a look at the DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement fuse type) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Spark Plugs Change

The laser iridium OEM spark plugs in a Qashqai and Rogue Sport equipped with the MR20DD 2.0L I4 engine can last up to 105,000 miles (168,000 km).

The plugs should be checked regularly and possibly changed before reaching that mileage. Check out the DIY tutorial by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image.

Camshaft Position Sensor

A few of the symptoms of a failing or faulty camshaft position sensor (CMP) include hard starting, a rough idle, stalling, surging, poor acceleration, reduced fuel economy (lowered MPG) and a CEL or SES (check engine light or service engine soon) on the gauge cluster.

2.0L Engine Oil Change

The best way to keep your Qashqai or Rogue Sport running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or at least every 6 months.

To view the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement filter part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Tailgate Support Struts

If you've been having trouble opening the tailgate door for the cargo area of your Qashqai and Rogue Sport or it won't stay open by itself, you might need to replace the weak, failing or faulty lift support struts.

Check out the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Windshield Wiper Blades

If you've been having trouble seeing out of the front windshield window when it's raining or snowing outside, you probably need to change the wiper blades.

Take a look at the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the OEM wiper blade sizes in inches and the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail.

MAF Sensor Change

A few of the symptoms of a failing or faulty mass air flow (MAF) sensor include rough idling, stalling, hesitating, surging, reduced fuel economy (lower MPG) and a CEL (check engine light) or SES (service engine soon) warning indicator on the gauge cluster.

Check out the DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.

Front Brake Pads Change

If you've been hearing a grinding, scraping, squealing or screeching sound coming from the front end of your Qashqai or Rogue Sport when you step on the brake pedal, you might need to change the front disc brake pads.

To view the DIY directions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers), click on the text link above or the thumbnail picture on the left.

Rear Brake Pads Change

The rear disc brake pads on a 2nd generation Qashqai or Rogue Sport tend to last about twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 miles to over 100,000 miles.

Take a look at the DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image on the left.