Valve Timing Control Cover (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.
- Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- Remove core support cover. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove front air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove coolant reservoir tank. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove power steering oil pump. 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 Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve (bank 1) harness connector.
- Disconnect exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1) harness connector.
- Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1) harness connector.
- Remove intake valve timing intermediate lock control solenoid valve (bank 1), exhaust valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1), and intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1) from valve timing control cover (bank 1).CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
- Remove valve timing control cover (bank 1).