Definitions of Bank Names

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In this information, each bank name is defined as per the following:

Fig 1: Identifying Bank Names On Engine Block
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
For cylinder numbers and bank layout, refer to the figure.
Bank 1 : The bank side including cylinder No. 1 (odd-numbered cylinder side)

Bank 2 : The other bank side of the above (even-numbered cylinder side)