Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove the following components and related parts:
- Auto tensioner of drive belts and idler pulley. Refer to "DRIVE BELTS ".
- Thermostat housing and hose. Refer to "REMOVAL OF THERMOSTAT HOUSING, WATER OUTLET AND HEATER PIPE ".
- Oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ".
- Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ".
- Intake manifold. Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD ".
- Ignition coil. Refer to "IGNITION COIL ".
- Rocker cover. Refer to "ROCKER COVER ".
Remove the crankshaft pulley, front cover, oil pump, and timing chain. Refer to "TIMING CHAIN ".
Remove the camshaft sprockets and camshafts. Refer to "CAMSHAFT ".
Remove the cylinder head bolts in reverse of order shown.

Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Head Bolts In Specified Reverse Order
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.