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Removal (RH)

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  1. Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold.
  2. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from rocker covers.
  3. Remove harness bracket from cylinder head (RH). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Disconnect and remove the intake valve timing control solenoid valve (RH bank). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  5. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  6. Remove the PCV hoses from rocker cover.
  7. Remove the PCV valve and O-ring from rocker cover (RH), if necessary.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
  8. Loosen the rocker cover bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown.
    • <=: Front
      Fig 1: Tightening Sequence Of Rocker Cover Bolts
      G05880567Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove rocker cover.
  10. Remove rocker cover gaskets from rocker covers.
  11. 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.