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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ".
  2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal and disconnect the batter negative harness from the engine. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Remove engine under cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
  5. Partially drain the transmission fluid. Refer to "CHANGING THE A/T FLUID (ATF) "
  6. Partially drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to "REPLACEMENT ".
  7. Remove the engine hood. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF HOOD ASSEMBLY ".
  8. Remove the engine room cover, (if equipped) using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Disconnect the vacuum hose between the vehicle and engine and set it aside.
  10. Remove the radiator assembly and hoses. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  11. Remove the drive belt. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  12. Remove the fan blade. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ".
  13. Remove the battery positive harness.
  14. Disconnect the engine room harness from the fuse box and set it aside.
  15. Disconnect the ECM.
  16. Disconnect the engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside.
  17. Disconnect the engine harness grounds.
  18. Disconnect the power steering reservoir tank from the engine and move it aside.
  19. Disconnect the power steering oil pump from the engine. Move it aside and secure it using suitable wire or rope. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  20. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and set the compressor aside. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR ".
  21. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line.
  22. Disconnect the EVAP line.
  23. Disconnect the fuel hose at the engine side connection. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  24. Disconnect the heater hoses at the cowl and engine.
  25. Remove the engine and transmission oil level indicators and indicator tubes.
  26. Remove the front fender protectors. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR ".
  27. Remove the front final drive assembly. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  28. Remove the exhaust manifolds. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  29. Remove the A/T. Refer to "4WD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  30. Install the engine slingers into the left bank cylinder head (A) and right bank cylinder head (B).

    Engine slinger torque: 45.0 N.m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb) 

  31. Lift using a hoist and secure the engine in position.
  32. Remove engine mounting insulator bolts.
  33. Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, avoid interference with the vehicle body.
    CAUTION: Before and during lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Slingers
    G05709015Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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