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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
  2. Disconnect the fuel rail at the fuel hose quick connector (engine side). Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD ".
  3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
  4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
  5. Remove the engine hood assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  6. Remove cowl extension. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  7. Remove the battery, battery hold downs, and battery tray.
  8. Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
  9. Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  10. Disconnect the heater hoses.
  11. Remove engine cover using power tool.
  12. Remove the engine coolant reservoir tank, radiator and radiator fan assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  13. Disconnect and set aside the IPDM/ER and remove the IPDM/ER bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  14. Remove the generator. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  15. Remove the engine under covers and splash shield using power tool.
  16. Dismount the A/C compressor with piping connected and secure with wire to the radiator support.
  17. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers and ground strap.
  18. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models).
  19. Disconnect the transaxle shift controls.
  20. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  21. Remove the left and right drive shafts. Refer to "REMOVAL " and "REMOVAL ".
  22. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  23. Install engine slingers into front left cylinder head and rear right cylinder head.
    • Use alternator bracket bolt holes for the front slinger.
    • Use the proper slingers and bolts as described in the .

      Slinger bolts - front (B) : 48 N.m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb) 

      Slinger bolts - rear (A) : 28 N.m (2.8kg-m, 21ft-lb) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Slinger Bolts Front And Rear
      G04924886Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Support engine and transaxle assembly with engine lifting equipment from the top with the vehicle raised on a hoist.
  25. Remove RH engine mounting insulator and bracket.
  26. Remove LH transaxle mounting insulator through-bolts.
  27. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly from the engine compartment using Tool.
    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 mounting insulators.

    Tool number : - (J-47242) 

  28. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  29. Separate engine and transaxle.