Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine cover, using power tool.
- Drain engine coolant. Refer to V6 .
- Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector and remove the air cleaner assembly and air intake tubes. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the windshield wiper arms and motor assembly and the front cowl panel. .
- Remove the intake manifold collector using power tool. Remove gasket and the electric throttle control actuator. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the six ignition coils. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the two intake valve timing control solenoid valves and gaskets. Refer to INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE (3.5L ENGINE) .
- Remove RH and LH rocker covers from cylinder head.
- Follow the loosening sequence for each side rocker cover bolts as shown.