Removal And Installation: Removal: Preparation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti M45 and 2003 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
Remove engine cover. Refer to ENGINE ROOM COVER .
Remove engine undercover with power tool.
Drain coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove the following parts:
- Hood assembly; Refer to HOOD .
- Tower bar; Refer to FRONT .
- Battery: Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .
- Drive belts; Refer to DRIVE BELTS .
- Accelerator wire; Refer to ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM .
- Cooling fan and tubes; Refer to COOLING FAN .
- Radiator assembly and hoses. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Water suction pipe; Refer to THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .