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 assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the following components and related parts:
- Drive belt auto-tensioner drive belts and idler pulley. Refer to "DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY ".
- Generator assembly and bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Thermostat housing and hose. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Intake manifold. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Rocker covers. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Starter. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Knock sensors. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove the crankshaft pulley, front cover, oil pump, and timing chain. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the camshaft sprockets and camshafts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the cylinder head bolts in reverse of order shown.
- Remove the cylinder heads.
Tool number: - (J-45816)