Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine cover using power tool.
- Release the fuel pressure.
Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
- Remove air cleaner case lid and mass air flow sensor, and air intake tube as an assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Partially drain the coolant when the engine is cool. Refer to
"DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
".WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the coolant when the engine is hot.
- Disconnect fuel tube quick connector at vehicle piping side.
Refer to step 5 of "REMOVAL ".
- Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose, the coolant hoses from the electric throttle control actuator, the swirl control vacuum lines, the fuel injectors electrical connectors, and the PCV hose.CAUTION:
- Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any foreign material.
- Disconnect the electric throttle control actuator electrical connector and coolant hoses.
- Remove the windshield wiper assembly. Refer to "WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE ".
- Disconnect the power steering hose bracket.
- Remove the vacuum tank from the back of the intake manifold collector.
- Remove the intake manifold collector (upper) and electric throttle control actuator, by loosening the four bolts in a diagonal pattern.CAUTION: Handle carefully to avoid any shock to the electric throttle control actuator.
- Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, and remove the intake manifold collector (lower) using power tool.
- Remove the fuel rail with the fuel injectors attached, from the intake manifold. Remove the fuel injector O-rings and use new O-rings for installation.