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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
  2. Remove the engine cover, and the engine under cover using power tool.
  3. Drain engine oil. "CHANGING ENGINE OIL "
  4. Drain coolant. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
  5. Remove hood assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF HOOD ASSEMBLY ".
  6. Remove front tower bar using power tools.
  7. Remove battery and tray using power tools.
  8. Remove air inlet duct.
  9. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case assembly with mass air flow sensor.
  10. Remove power brake booster vacuum hose.
  11. Remove drive belts.
  12. Remove radiator assembly, coolant reservoir, and system hoses. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  13. Remove windshield wiper assembly. Refer to "WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE ".
  14. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside. Disconnect engine harness ground connections.
  15. Disconnect heater hoses.
  16. Remove the front wheel and tires.
  17. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to "FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ".
  18. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE "
  19. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools.
  20. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  21. Disconnect the transaxle shift controls.
  22. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  23. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tools. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  24. Disconnect reservoir tank for the power steering from engine compartment bracket and position it aside.
  25. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ".
  26. Disconnect the power steering pump, from the engine and move it aside without disconnecting the piping, and secure with wire.
  27. Position a suitable transmission jack under the engine and transaxle assembly.
  28. Install engine slingers into front of LH cylinder head and rear of RH cylinder head.
    1. Install the engine slinger rear (B).

      A: Vehicle front

      →: Front

      Fig 1: Engine Slinger Rear With Torque Specifications
      G04914922Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Install the engine front upper slinger (B) and engine front lower slinger (C).

      A: Vehicle rear

      →: Engine front

    Fig 2: Engine Front Upper Slinger And Engine Front Lower Slinger With Torque Specifications
    G04914923Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. For additional safety, secure the engine in position with a hoist.
  30. Disconnect the LH transaxle mount and the RH engine mount.
  31. Carefully lower the engine and transaxle assembly using Tool, avoiding interference with the vehicle body.
    CAUTION:
    • 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.

      Tool number: KV101J0010 (J-47242) 

  32. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
  33. Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
    Fig 3: Lifting Transaxle Assembly
    G04886141Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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