Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine cover using power tool.
- Remove air cleaner case lid and mass air flow sensor, and air intake tube as an assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Partially drain the coolant when the engine is cool. Refer to DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
. CAUTION: Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any foreign material.
- Disconnect the EGR temperature sensor electrical connector and bracket.
- If necessary, remove the EGR temperature sensor.
- Disconnect the EGR volume control valve electrical connector.
- Remove the EGR tube (to intake manifold collector) bolts at the intake manifold collector.
- Remove the EGR tube (to intake manifold collector) bolts at the EGR volume control valve and remove the tube.
- Loosen the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to EGR volume control valve fitting.
- If necessary remove the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) as follows:
- Remove the front cowl grille. Refer to BODY COMPONENT PARTS .
- Remove the windshield wiper assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR WIPER MOTOR AND .
- Remove the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to EGR volume control valve fitting.
- Disconnect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1).
- Remove the RH heat shield.
- Remove the EGR tube (to exhaust manifold) to exhaust manifold fitting.
- Disconnect the coolant lines at the EGR volume control valve.
- Remove the EGR volume control valve bolts and the valve.