Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Disconnect bank 2 crankcase breather hose from rocker cover.
Disconnect EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve hose from EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve.
Loosen air duct clamps from resonator, intake manifold, and air cleaner case. Refer to Exploded View .
Remove air duct and set aside.
Disconnect the harness connector from the EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve.
Disconnect bank 1 and bank 2 PCV hoses from intake manifold.
Loosen electronic throttle control actuator bolts in reverse of the order shown and reposition the electronic throttle control actuator.

Fig 1: Electronic Throttle Control Actuator Bolts Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
CAUTION:
- Handle carefully to avoid any impact to electric throttle control actuator.
- Do not disassemble.
NOTE: The figure shows the electric throttle control actuator viewed from the air duct side.
Remove heater pipe (inlet) bolts and reposition heater pipe (inlet). Refer to Exploded View .
Loosen bolts in the reverse order as shown.

Fig 2: Electric Throttle Control Actuator Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

: Engine front
Remove intake manifold.
Remove intake manifold gaskets.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse intake manifold gaskets.
- Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
Remove the following parts (if necessary).
- EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve
- EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve hose
- Cap