Removal (RH)
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 intake manifold collector. Refer to
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Separate engine harness removing their brackets from rocker covers.
- Remove harness bracket from cylinder head (RH). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Disconnect and remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valve (RH bank). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the PCV hoses from rocker cover.
- Remove the PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover (RH), if necessary.CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
- Loosen the rocker cover bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown.
- <=: Front
- Remove rocker cover.
- Remove rocker cover gaskets from rocker covers.
- Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.