Rear Engine Mounting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Engine Mounting ALL Models

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Fig 2: Locating Rear Engine Mounting Part Time

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Release fuel pressure.
Refer to RELIEVING FUEL PRESSURE .
Remove engine hood and front RH and LH wheels.
Remove engine undercover and suspension member stay.
Drain coolant from radiator.
Remove the following parts.
- Radiator shroud
- Radiator
- Cooling fan
- Drive belts
- Battery
  
  Fig 3: Releasing Fuel Pressure Front Rear
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- Engine cover
- Throttle wires
Air duct with air cleaner case.
Disconnect vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, heater hoses, EVAP canister hoses, harnesses, connectors and so on.
Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket, then put it aside holding with a suitable wire.
Remove power steering oil pump and reservoir tank with bracket, then put it aside holding with a suitable wire.
Remove alternator.

Fig 4: Removing Right And Left Side Mounting
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Remove exhaust front tube heat insulators, then remove rear heated oxygen sensors.
Remove exhaust front and rear tubes.
Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove transmission.
Refer to Removal , "REMOVAL ".
Remove TWC (manifold) heat insulators, then remove TWC (manifold).
Install engine slingers.
Hoist engine with engine slingers and remove front engine mounting nuts.
Remove engine from vehicle.

Fig 5: Hoisting Engine With Engine Slingers
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