Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the timing chains. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove the fuel rail and injectors. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
If necessary, remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (RH and LH bank) from cylinder head back side.
CAUTION:
- Handle carefully to avoid dropping an shocks.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
- Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
Fig 1: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the IVT control solenoid valves.
- Discard the IVT control solenoid valve gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.
Fig 2: Identifying Connectors And Remove Bank 1 And Bank 2 IVT Control Solenoid Valves
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets and the camshafts.
- Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for installation.
- Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the numerical order as shown.
Fig 3: Identifying Intake And Exhaust Camshaft Brackets (RH) With Loosening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 4: Identifying Intake And Exhaust Camshaft Brackets (LH) With Loosening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove valve lifters.
NOTE: Identify installation positions to ensure proper installation.
Remove secondary timing chain tensioner from cylinder head
- Remove secondary tensioner with its stopper pin attached.
NOTE: Stopper pin was attached when secondary timing chain was removed.

Fig 5: Identifying Chain Tensioner And Stopper Pin
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.