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.
- Remove engine undercover using power tool.
- Drain coolant from radiator. Refer to
"CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".CAUTION: Perform when engine is cool.
- Remove drive belts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove water drain plug on water pump side of the engine. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
- Disconnect lower radiator hose.
- Remove engine coolant inlet and thermostat assembly.
- Do not disassemble engine coolant inlet and thermostat. Replace them as a unit, if necessary.