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Removal And Installation: Removal

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OUTLINE

Remove the engine, transmission and transfer assembly with the front suspension member as a unit. Remove the transfer assembly and separate the engine from the transmission.

PREPARATION

  1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to WORK PROCEDURE (For United States and Canada) .
  2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT .
    CAUTION:
    • Perform this step when the engine is cold.
    • Do not allow the engine coolant to contact the drive belts.
  3. Remove the front under cover. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .
  5. Remove the fender protector side covers (RH and LH): Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the front combination lamps (RH and LH). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove the hood lock switch assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Remove the upper fascia support. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

ENGINE ROOM

  1. Remove the air duct (inlet), air cleaner cases (upper and lower) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the engine room cover. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to DRAINING AND REFILLING .
  4. Disconnect engine room harness at the CVT and ECM connectors.
    CAUTION:

    Protect the harness connector with plastic bags or suitable covering to help prevent damage and intrusion of foreign materials into the connectors.

  5. Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove battery bracket with ECM and CVT module.
  7. Disconnect the brake fluid reservoir from the lower cowl panel and position aside.
  8. Disconnect the fuse relay box from the lower cowl panel and position aside.
  9. Remove the cowl top extension and cowl top. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  10. Remove the front wiper drive assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  11. Remove the lower cowl panel. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Disconnect heater hoses. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  13. Remove engine cooling fan shroud and motor assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  14. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  15. Remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to .
  16. Remove the radiator. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  17. Remove EVAP hose. Refer to COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION .
  18. Disconnect fuel feed hose quick connector at fuel tube side. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  19. Disconnect transmission shift control cable at transmission side. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  20. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose at brake booster. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  21. Remove harness ground cable.
  22. Disconnect low pressure hose from steering pump. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  23. Disconnect high pressure piping from steering pump. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  24. Disconnect the wiring harness from the distribution/fuse block.
  25. Disconnect the CVT fluid cooler hoses from the CVT.
  26. Remove the E-PSF cover. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  27. Remove the upper RH upper torque rod.
  28. Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) three upper nuts.

VEHICLE UNDERBODY

  1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  2. Remove heat insulator.
  3. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Disconnect steering lower joint at power steering gear assembly and release steering lower shaft. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  5. Disconnect front stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  6. Remove front brake caliper assembles with piping connected and position them aside. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  7. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Then remove nuts attaching the drive plate to the torque converter. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .
  8. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
    CAUTION:
    • Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • Do not allow metal powder on magnetic part at sensor tip.
    • Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.

REMOVAL

  1. Use suitable tool to securely support bottom of front suspension member.
    G04126755Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:

    Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting surface to secure a completely stable condition.

  2. Remove front suspension member nuts and bolts. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  3. Carefully lower table to remove the engine, the transmission, transfer assembly and front suspension member. When performing work, observe the following caution:
    CAUTION:
    • Confirm there is no interference with the vehicle.
    • Repeatedly check to ensure all harnesses are disconnected before and during engine removal.
    • Check all connection points have been disconnected.
    • Keep in mind the center of vehicle gravity changes. If necessary, use jack(s) to support the vehicle at rear jacking point(s) to prevent it from falling off the lift.

SEPARATION

  1. Install engine slingers into front of cylinder head (bank 1) (3) and rear of cylinder head (bank 2) (2).
    Fig 1: Cylinder Head (Bank 1) (3) And Rear Of Cylinder Head (Bank 2) (2) With Torque Specifications
    G08171099Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    (1) : Engine rear slinger
    (4) : Engine front slinger (upper)
    (5) : Engine front slinger (lower)
    ARROW : Engine front
  2. Disconnect vacuum hose from front engine mounting insulator.
  3. Remove CVT fluid level indicator and CVT charging pipe. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  4. Remove starter. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove exhaust manifold and three way catalyst (RH). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BANK 2) .
  6. Remove transfer assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove front drive shaft (RH). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (RH) .
  8. Remove rear torque rod through bolt.
  9. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
  10. Remove transmission to engine bolts.
  11. Separate engine and transmission assembly.
  12. Lift the engine from the front suspension member.
    CAUTION:
    • Repeatedly check to ensure all harnesses are disconnected before and during engine lifting.
    • Avoid spilling oil or grease onto the engine mounting insulators to prevent damage to engine mounting insulators.
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