Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the timing chains. TIMING CHAIN .
If necessary, remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (right and left bank) from cylinder head back side.
CAUTION:
- Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow any metal particles to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
- Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the IVT control solenoid valves
- Discard the IVT control solenoid valve gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.
  
  Fig 2: Removing IVT Control Solenoid Valves
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets and the camshafts.
- Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for installation.
- Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the order as shown.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Brackets & Camshafts (RH) With Loosening Sequence
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Intake & Exhaust Camshaft Brackets & Camshafts (LH) With Loosening Sequence
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove valve lifters.
NOTE: Identify installation positions to ensure proper installation.
Remove camshaft timing chain tensioner from cylinder head with the stopper pin inserted.
NOTE: Stopper pin was installed when secondary timing chain was removed.

Fig 5: Removing Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner From Cylinder Head
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.