Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE [QG18DE (EXCEPT CALIF. CA MODEL)] or FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE [QG18DE (CALIF. CA MODEL)] .
- Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to DRAINING 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 and air conditioner compressor from engine.
- Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position aside.
Power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected from power steering tubes .
- Remove the following parts:
- RH and LH front tires
- Front splash undercovers
- RH and LH drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL
.
When removing 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 CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
- Center member
- Front exhaust tube
- Stabilizer bar
- Cooling fan
- Radiator
- EGR tube
- Fuel injector connectors
- Ground harness
- Breather pipe
Harness connectors for:
- IACV-AAC valve
- Throttle position sensor
- Throttle position switch
- EGR temperature sensor
- Heated oxygen sensors
- Water hoses from collector
- Heater hoses
- PCV hose
- Intake valve timing control solenoid
Vacuum hoses for:
- EVAP canister
- Power brake booster
- Fuel pressure regulator
- Lift up engine slightly and disconnect or remove all engine mountings.
When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near brake tubes and brake master cylinder.
- Remove engine with transaxle as shown in Fig 4.