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Removal and Installation: Removal

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Preparation

  1. Remove engine under cover, (if equipped). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Drain engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
  3. Remove engine oil filter.
  4. Drain engine coolant. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
  5. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ".
  6. Remove the engine hood. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF HOOD ASSEMBLY ".
  7. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove the engine room cover, (if equipped) using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Remove the air duct and resonator assembly and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
  11. Remove front grille. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  12. Remove the radiator assembly and hoses. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  13. Remove the drive belts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  14. Remove the engine cooling fan and shroud. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ".
  15. Disconnect the engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside.
  16. Disconnect the engine harness grounds.
  17. Disconnect the reservoir tank for power steering from engine and move it aside.
  18. Disconnect power steering oil pump from engine. Move it from its location and secure with a rope. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  19. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and set aside without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR ".
  20. Disconnect EVAP line.
  21. Disconnect the fuel hose at the engine side connection. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  22. Disconnect the heater hoses at cowl.
  23. Remove the A/T oil level indicator and indicator tube.
  24. Remove front final drive assembly (4WD models). Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  25. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (THREE WAY CATALYST) ".
  26. Install engine slingers into left bank and right bank.

    Engine slinger torque: 28.0 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Engine Slinger With Torque Specifications
    G04894202Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  27. Remove front frame crossmember.
  28. Remove transmission. Refer to "2WD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2WD models) or "4WD: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (4WD models).
  29. Remove engine mounting insulator bracket (upper) with power tool.
  30. Lift with hoist and secure the engine in position.
  31. Remove engine mount bracket bolts.
  32. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, avoiding interference with vehicle body.
    CAUTION:
    • Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
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