Removal and Installation: Removal

Outline 

After removal of transmission, lift up engine assembly to remove it from vehicle.

Preparation 

1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
2. Remove engine cover. Refer to ENGINE ROOM COVER .
3. Remove engine undercover with power tool.
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT .
5. Remove the following parts:
   • Hood assembly.
   • Tower bar; Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER .
   • Battery
   • Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .
   • Drive belts; Refer to REMOVAL .
   • Remove accelerator wire. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
   • Cooling fan and tubes; Refer to COOLING FAN .
   • Radiator assembly and hoses; Refer to RADIATOR .
   • Water suction pipe; Refer to THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .

Engine Room Left 

1. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
2. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
3. Disconnect wire bonding exhaust manifold cover to vehicle.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
5. Remove reservoir tank for cooling fan.
6. Remove A/C compressor from brackets, and install A/C compressor temporarily with ropes or equivalent to avoid applying any pressures on piping or disturbing installation or removal of any vehicle parts. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF COMPRESSOR .

Engine Room Right 

1. Disconnect fuel hose at the engine side connection.
   • For disconnection/connection of quick connector, refer to FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE . .
2. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
3. Disconnect wire bonding exhaust manifold cover to vehicle.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
5. Disconnect reservoir tank for power steering from engine and move it aside for easier work.
6. Move away relay case.

Vehicle Underbody 

• Disconnect power steering oil pump from engine. Move it from its location and secure with a rope for easier work. Refer to POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .
• Remove pipe of cooler for automatic transmission.
• Remove exhaust front tube with power tool. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
• Disconnect steering lower joint, and release steering shaft. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE .
• Disconnect propeller shaft. Refer to REAR PROPELLER SHAFT .
  • After disconnection, plug the opening on transmission side.

Removal Work 

1. Remove transmission assembly. Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY .
2. Install engine slingers into front of left bank cylinder head and rear of right bank cylinder head.
   1. Slinger bolts: 
   2. : 30.4 - 36.3 N.m (3.1 - 3.7 kg-m, 23 - 26 ft-lb) 
3. Lift with hoist and secure engine in position.
4. Remove engine mounting nuts on bottom surface.
5. Carefully lift up engine assembly, avoiding interference with vehicle body, move it away and upward.
   Fig 1: Locating Engine Slingers

   Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
6. With engine assembly lifted up, remove rear end of exhaust manifold to avoid contact with vehicle. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST .
7. Remove engine assembly from vehicle.
   CAUTION:

   • Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
   • Avoid damage to oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.