Timing Belt: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1988 Nissan 300ZX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release fuel pressure from system. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right wheel and engine side cover (if necessary). Lower vehicle and drain cooling system. Remove cooling fan duct. Remove engine coolant reservoir. Remove actuator and remove radiator hoses. DO NOT allow coolant to contact drive belts.
Remove front upper and lower belt covers. See Fig 1. Remove drive belts and set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of compression stroke. Remove idler bracket of compressor drive belt and crankshaft pulley. Remove timing belt by removing timing belt tensioner and return spring.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Timing Belt Covers

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.