Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the rear timing chain case. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the exhaust manifold and three way catalyst (bank 1/bank 2). Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the water outlet housing. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the bolts from bank 1 cylinder head (A) and bank 2 cylinder head (B).
- The bolts should be loosened gradually in three stages.
- Loosen the bolts in the reverse tightening sequence as shown, below.
: Engine front
- Remove cylinder head (A) and cylinder head gasket.CAUTION: Do not reuse cylinder head gaskets.
: Engine front