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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
  2. Drain coolant. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
  3. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to "DRAINING ".
  4. Drain transaxle fluid. Refer to "CHANGING ".
  5. Remove the engine cover, and the engine undercover using power tool.
  6. Remove front air inlet duct.
  7. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case assembly with mass air flow sensor.
  8. Remove battery. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BATTERY) ".
  9. Remove ECM.
  10. Remove transmission control module.
  11. Remove battery ground cable with current sensor.
  12. Remove battery tray and bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BATTERY TRAY) ".
  13. Remove strut bar using power tools.
  14. Remove cowl top extension. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  15. Remove IPDM E/R.
  16. Remove upper radiator hose.
  17. Disconnect CVT cooler hoses.
  18. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  19. Disconnect evap vacuum hose.
  20. Disconnect heater hoses (engine side).
  21. Remove coolant reservoir tank.
  22. Disconnect transaxle shift control cables.
  23. Remove lower radiator hose.
  24. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
  25. Remove power steering reservoir.
  26. Remove engine mount stay.
  27. Remove RH upper engine mount insulator.
  28. Remove LH insulator nut.
  29. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  30. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to "COLLECTION AND CHARGE ".
  31. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (LEFT SIDE) " and "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (RIGHT SIDE) ".
  32. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tools. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  33. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR ".
  34. Install engine slingers into front of LH cylinder head and rear of RH cylinder head.
    • (A): RH cylinder head
      Fig 1: Engine Slingers Of LH Cylinder Head With Torque Specifications
      G04886139Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • (B): LH cylinder head
      Fig 2: Engine Slingers Of RH Cylinder Head With Torque Specifications
      G04886140Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  35. Remove rear cover plate.
  36. Remove the torque converter bolts.
  37. Disconnect engine mount vacuum hoses.
  38. Position a suitable support table under suspension member and engine assembly.
  39. Disconnect the LH transaxle mount and the RH engine mount.
  40. For additional safety, secure the engine in position with suitable tool.
  41. Remove suspension member bolts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  42. Carefully lower the engine, transaxle assembly and suspension member using Tool, avoiding interference with the vehicle body.
    CAUTION:
    • Before and during this procedure, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
    • Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills onto the engine mount insulators.

    Tool number: KV101J0010 (J-47242) 

  43. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  44. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
  45. Remove engine and transaxle harness.
  46. Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
  47. Drain engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
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