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.
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down and turning it all the way.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to Changing Engine Coolant .CAUTION: Perform when engine is cool.
- Remove cowl top extension. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove front air duct. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove coolant reservoir hose.
- Remove coolant reservoir tank. Refer to Exploded View .
- Drain the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Draining and Refilling .
- Remove the power steering oil pump. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Support the engine (1) and transaxle (2) using suitable jack (A).CAUTION:
- Position a suitable jack under the engine and transaxle assembly as shown.
- Do not damage the front exhaust tube or transaxle oil pan with the jack.
- Remove The RH engine insulator and bracket. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect radiator hose (lower).
- Remove engine coolant inlet thermostat assembly and gasket.
- Do not disassemble engine coolant inlet and thermostat. Replace them as a unit if necessary.
- Do not reuse gasket.