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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Disconnect battery positive and negative terminals.
  2. Drain coolant
  3. Drain A/T fluid.
  4. Remove the cowl top extension.
  5. Disconnect engine room harness from the PCM and the two connections at the RH strut tower. Disconnect engine harness ground connections.
  6. Disconnect coolant valve and position valve aside.
  7. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
  8. Remove the fresh air intake tube and air cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube attached to air cleaner lid. Remove air cleaner case (lower). Refer to Removal and Installation .
  9. Remove the engine cover using power tool.
  10. Remove the battery and battery tray.
  11. Release fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
  12. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side.
    Fig 1: Squeezing Tabs And Pulling Fuel Hose From Fuel Line
    G00779335Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Remove connector cap from the fuel hose.
    2. Squeeze the two tabs and pull the fuel hose from the fuel line.
      NOTE: If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.
      CAUTION:
      • The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
      • Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
      • Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
      • Prevent acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, etc. from getting on the resin tube.
      • Do not bend or twist the tube during removal or installation.
      • Do not remove the remaining retainer on the tube.
      • When the tube is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one.
      • To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid damage and foreign materials entering, cover the ends of the fuel tubes with plastic bags or something similar.
    Fig 2: Covering Ends Of Fuel Tubes With Plastic Bags
    G00779336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove the radiator assembly, coolant reservoir, and system hoses. Refer to RADIATOR
  14. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose from the back of the intake manifold collector.
  15. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve hose.
  16. Disconnect heater hoses at the water outlet and heater pipe.
  17. Disconnect the two fusible link connectors at the battery positive terminal.
  18. Disconnect two engine harness connectors below mass air flow sensor attached to the shock tower.
  19. Disconnect the harness retainers and position the engine harness aside.
  20. Remove the ground cable and ground wire from transaxle.
  21. Disconnect the transaxle shift controls.
  22. Remove the drive belts. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  23. Remove the front exhaust tube and hanger using power tools. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  24. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
  25. Remove the lower ball joint pinch bolt using power tool, then separate the transverse link from the steering knuckle.
  26. Remove the power steering line bracket from the front suspension member.
  27. Remove the mounting bolts on the lower side of the steering gear. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  28. Disconnect the front engine mount electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
    G00779337Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Disconnect the connecting rod from the front strut using power tool.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Connecting Rod From Front Strut
    G00779338Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Disconnect power steering line brackets from rear engine mounting insulator and rear of lower intake manifold collector.
  31. Remove engine oil cooler pipe bolts.
  32. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE .
  33. Remove A/C low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE (MTC) or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE (ATC) .
  34. Remove A/C high-pressure flexible hose. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE (MTC) or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE (ATC) .
  35. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR .
  36. Disconnect transaxle breather hose.
  37. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch.
  38. Disconnect harness retainer from power steering oil pump bracket.
  39. Remove the power steering adjusting bar and power steering pump, without disconnecting the piping, from the engine and position and secure it aside. Refer to POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .
  40. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
  41. Remove the rear cover plate and bolts securing the torque converter to drive plate.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Cover Plate And Bolts Securing Torque Converter To Drive Plate
    G00779339Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Position a transmission jack under the engine/transaxle assembly.
  43. On 4 A/T equipped vehicles, remove the LH transaxle mount through bolt.
  44. Remove the RH engine mounting insulator nuts and bolt.
  45. Remove the front suspension member and engine/transaxle assembly as follows:
    1. Remove the RH and LH member pin stay bolts.
    2. Remove the front suspension member nuts and cups and carefully lower the front suspension member and engine/transaxle assembly avoiding interference with the vehicle body.
      CAUTION:
      • Make sure to disconnect electrically controlled engine mounting insulator harness clips from the front suspension member prior to removal.
      • Before and during this procedure, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
      • Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills onto the engine mounting insulators.
  46. Remove the starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  47. Disconnect the electrical connectors, harness retainers and remove harnesses.
  48. Disconnect the ATF cooler hoses and remove the ATF cooler.
  49. Remove the front and rear engine mount through bolts.
  50. On 5 A/T models, remove the LH transaxle mount bolts.
  51. Raise the engine/transaxle and remove the front suspension member.
  52. Remove the ATF cooler valve from the engine with the hoses attached.
  53. Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
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