Removal & Installation (3.5L)

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Remove engine cover if necessary.
WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the coolant when the engine is hot.

CAUTION: Use caution with any components that may be hot. Or any that could cause a injury, or a hazardous conditions.

CAUTION: Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any foreign materials.
Remove the air cleaner case lid and MAF sensor and air intake tube as an assembly. See MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR .
CAUTION: Handle the electric throttle control actuator carefully to avoid any shock or damage to the electrical throttle control actuator.

NOTE: When disconnecting the electric throttle control actuator from the intake manifold collector pipe, loosen the four bolts in a diagonal pattern.
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve harness connector. See Fig 1.
See illustration for removal and installation of EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve. See Figure.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten components to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Identifying EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve

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