Removal and Installation: Notes

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

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Mounts & Transmission Mounts With Torque Specifications

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

WARNING:

Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
Do not remove engine until exhaust system has completely cooled off, otherwise, you may burn yourself and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
Before disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
Be sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG.

CAUTION:

When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near accelerator wire casing, brake lines and brake master cylinder.
When lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a safe manner.
When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage grease seal of transaxle.
Before separating engine and transaxle, remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the cylinder block assembly.
Always be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft position sensor (POS), or signal plate teeth.