Removal and Installation: Removal

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

Remove the intake manifold. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the timing chains. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the three way catalysts (manifolds), exhaust manifold heat shields and RH exhaust manifold.
Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts and the camshaft brackets.
- Mark the camshaft brackets so they are placed in the same position and direction for installation.
- Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the order shown.
Fig 1: Removing Intake And Exhaust Camshafts
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Fig 2: Removing Intake And Camshaft Brackets
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Remove the water outlet. Refer to WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING .
Remove the RH and LH cylinder head bolts, using power tool.
- The bolts should be loosened gradually in three steps in the order shown.
Fig 3: Removing RH Cylinder Head Bolts
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Fig 4: Removing LH Cylinder Head Bolts
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Remove cylinder heads and gaskets.
- Discard the cylinder head gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.
Fig 5: Removing Cylinder Heads And Gaskets
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If necessary, remove the LH exhaust manifold. Loosen the exhaust manifold nuts in the order shown.

Fig 6: Exploded View Of LH Exhaust Manifold
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