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 engine cover using power tool.
Remove upper air cleaner case, mass air flow sensor, and air cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube as an assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Partially drain the coolant when the engine is cool. Refer to DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .
CAUTION: Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any foreign material.
Disconnect the EGR temperature sensor electrical connector and bracket.
If necessary, remove the EGR temperature sensor.
Disconnect the EGR volume control valve electrical connector.
Remove the EGR tube (to intake manifold collector) bolts at the intake manifold collector (lower).
Remove the EGR tube (to intake manifold collector) bolts at the EGR volume control valve and remove the tube.
Loosen the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to EGR volume control valve fitting.
If necessary remove the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) as follows:

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover - With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
1. Remove the cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - COWL TOP .
2. Remove the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to EGR volume control valve fitting.
3. Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1).
4. Remove the RH heat shield.
5. Remove the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to exhaust manifold fitting.
Disconnect the coolant lines at the EGR volume control valve.
Remove the EGR volume control valve bolts and the valve.