Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the coolant when the engine is hot.
- The gasket for intake manifold collector (upper) is secured together with intake manifold collector (lower) bolt. Thus, when replacing only the upper gasket the lower gasket must also be replaced.
- Remove the cowl top. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the engine cover, using power tool.
- Remove air cleaner assembly and fresh air intake tube as an assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the electric throttle control actuator bolts in the reverse order as shown and remove the electric throttle control actuator.
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CAUTION:- Handle carefully to avoid any shock to the electric throttle control actuator.
- Do not disassemble.
- Disconnect the following:
- Power brake booster vacuum hose
- Fuel injector electrical connectors
- PCV hose
- Electric throttle control actuator electrical connector
- EVAP canister purge hose
CAUTION:- Cover any engine openings to avoid the entry of any foreign material.
- Remove the EVAP canister purge volume solenoid valve bracket bolt. Position the valve aside.
- Loosen the intake manifold collector bolts in the order as shown using power tool, and remove the intake manifold collector and gasket.
- If necessary remove the following components:
- VIAS control solenoid valve
- EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve