Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine room cover, (if equipped) using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove electric throttle control actuator as follows:
1. Partially drain engine coolant. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
  WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine coolant when engine is hot.
  CAUTION:
  - Perform when engine is cold.
  - Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Disconnect water hoses from electric throttle control actuator.
3. Disconnect harness connector.
4. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
  CAUTION:
  - Handle carefully to avoid any shock to electric throttle control actuator.
  - Do not disassemble.
    
    Fig 1: Tightening Sequence Of Electric Throttle Control Actuator Bolts
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the following parts:
- Vacuum hose (to brake booster)
- PCV hose
Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown to remove intake manifold collector support.

Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Intake Manifold Collector Support Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect EVAP hoses and harness connector from EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
Remove EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
Remove VIAS control solenoid valve and vacuum tank.
- Add mating marks as necessary for easier installation.
Loosen nuts and bolts in reverse order as shown with power tool, and remove intake manifold collector.
CAUTION: Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.

Fig 3: Tightening Sequence Of Intake Manifold Collector Nuts And Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.