Removal and Installation: Removal: Preparation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE CHECK .
Disconnect the battery negative and positive terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove engine under cover (front and rear) and transfer case under cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
Remove the hood assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF HOOD ASSEMBLY ".
Remove the cowl extension. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the engine room cover using power tools.

Fig 1: Engine Room Cover Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the radiator assembly and hoses. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the drive belt. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the fan blade. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ".
Disconnect the engine room harness from the fuse box and set it aside.
Disconnect the ECM.
Disconnect the engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside.
Disconnect the engine harness grounds.
Disconnect the power steering reservoir tank from the engine and move it aside.
Disconnect the power steering oil pump from the engine. Move it aside and secure it. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
Remove the A/C compressor bolts and set the compressor aside. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (ATC).
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line.
Disconnect the EVAP line.
Disconnect the fuel hose at the engine side connection. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Disconnect the heater hoses at the cowl, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
Remove the A/T oil level indicator and indicator tube upper bolts.
Remove the front final drive assembly (4WD only). Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the exhaust manifolds. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Install the engine slingers into the left bank cylinder head and right bank cylinder head.
Engine slinger torque: 45.0 N.m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Slingers
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect and remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove the A/T. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD) " or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".
Lift using a hoist and secure the engine in position.
Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, avoid interference with the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
- Before and during lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
Remove the parts that may restrict installation of the engine to the engine stand.
NOTE: This procedure is described assuming that you use an engine stand mounting to the surface to which the transmission mounts.
1. Before removing the drive plate, put a match mark (A) on the crankshaft and drive plate for alignment during installation.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Matching Marks On Crankshaft And Drive Plate
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Remove the drive plate.
  - Holding the crankshaft pulley bolt, lock the crankshaft to remove the drive plate bolts.
  - Loosen the bolts diagonally.
    CAUTION:
    Be careful not to damage the drive plate. Especially avoid deforming and damaging of the signal plate teeth (circumference position).
    
    Place the drive plate with the signal plate surface facing other than downward.
    
    Keep magnetic materials away from the signal plate.
    Fig 4: Identifying Signal Plate
    Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough for supporting the engine weight.
    
    If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
    
    Remove the fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    
    Remove the intake manifold. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    
    Remove the ignition coil. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    
    Remove the rocker cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    
    Other removable brackets.
    CAUTION: Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
Remove the generator, if necessary. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the engine mounting insulator and bracket using power tool, if necessary.