Removal and Installation: Removal

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.

NOTE: Engine cannot be removed separately from transaxle. Remove engine with transaxle as an assembly.

Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove coolant reservoir tank.
Drain engine oil.
Remove battery and battery tray.
Remove air cleaner and air duct.
Remove drive belts.
Remove generator from engine and position aside. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Remove air conditioner compressor from engine and position aside. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION under COMPRESSOR.
Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position aside. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION under POWER STEERING PUMP.
NOTE: Power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected from power steering tubes.
Remove the following parts:

Fig 1: Removing Front Splash Undercovers
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- RH and LH front tires
- Front splash undercovers
- RH and LH drive shaft. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
  CAUTION: When removing the drive shaft, be careful not to damage transaxle side grease seal.
- Disconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle (M/T models).
- Disconnect control cable from transaxle (A/T models). Refer to SHIFT CABLE .
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Control Rod And Support Rod From Transaxle (M/T Models)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Center member
- Front exhaust tube. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION under EXHAUST SYSTEM.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Center Member & Front Exhaust Tube
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Stabilizer bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR .
- Radiator/Cooling fan. Refer to COOLING FAN .
- Fuel injector tube quick connectors (Refer to "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ".)
- Ground harness
Harness connectors for:
- Electric throttle control actuator
- Swirl control valve (SULEV only)
- Swirl control position sensor (SULEV only)
- Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
- Water hoses from collector
- Heater hoses
- PCV hose
- Intake valve timing control solenoid
Vacuum hoses for:
- EVAP canister
- Power brake booster
If necessary, install engine slingers and support engine from above with a hoist.
Lift up engine slightly and disconnect or remove all engine mountings.
CAUTION: When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near brake tubes and brake master cylinder.
Lower engine and transaxle as shown.

Fig 4: Lowering Engine And Transaxle

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