Removal and Installation (bank 1): 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.
WARNING:
- Perform the work when the exhaust system has completely cooled down.
- When removing the front and rear engine mounting through bolts and nuts, lift the engine up slightly for safety.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Remove hood ledge covers (LH/RH).
- Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front fender protector side cover. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove drive shaft (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation (RH) .
- Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to Exploded View .
- Disconnect harness connectors from heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) and air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1).
- Remove heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) (if necessary), using suitable tool.CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1).
- Discard any heated oxygen sensor 2 which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; replace with a new sensor.
- Remove exhaust manifold heat shield (bank 1).
- Remove the three way catalyst support (bank 1).
- Remove the three way catalyst (bank 1) by loosening the bolts first and then removing the nuts and through bolts.
- Remove the three way catalyst (bank 1) heat shield (if necessary).