Valve Timing Control Cover (bank 1): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove core support cover. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove front air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove cowl top. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove strut tower brace.
- Remove reservoir tank. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove power steering oil pump (if necessary). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Support engine (1) and transaxle (2) using suitable jack (A).CAUTION:
- Position a suitable jack under the engine and transaxle assembly as shown, above.
- Do not damage the front exhaust tube or transaxle oil pan with the jack.
- Remove upper torque rod, engine mounting insulator (RH), and engine mounting bracket (RH). Refer to Exploded View (FWD) or Exploded View (AWD).
- Disconnect the harness connectors from electric intake valve timing control actuator (bank 1).
- Disconnect the harness connector from exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1).
- Remove electric intake valve timing control actuator (bank 1) and exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1) from valve timing control cover (bank 1).CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
- Remove the intake valve timing control cover [bank 1 (A)].