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Rear Engine Mounting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Engine Mounting (All Mode 4WD & 2WD A/T)
G02032311Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Engine Mounting (Part Time 4WD & 2WD A/T)
G02032312Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Release fuel pressure.

    Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .

  2. Remove engine hood and front RH and LH wheels.
  3. Remove engine undercover and suspension member stay.
  4. Drain coolant from radiator.
  5. Remove the following parts.
    • Radiator shroud
    • Radiator: Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    • Cooling fan
    • Drive belts
    • Battery
    • Engine cover
    • Air duct with air cleaner case
  6. Disconnect vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, heater hoses, EVAP canister hoses, harnesses, connectors and so on.
  7. Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket, then put it aside holding with a suitable wire.
  8. Remove power steering oil pump and reservoir tank with bracket, then put it aside holding with a suitable wire.
  9. Remove alternator.
  10. Remove exhaust front tube heat insulators, then remove rear heated oxygen sensors.
  11. Remove exhaust front and rear tubes.

    Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

  12. Remove transmission.

    Refer to REMOVAL (AUTO)REMOVAL (MANUAL) .

  13. Remove TWC (manifold) heat insulators, then remove TWC (manifold).
  14. Install engine slingers.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Slingers
    G02032313Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Hoist engine with engine slingers and remove front engine mounting nuts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Engine Mounting Nuts
    G02032314Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove engine from vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Engine From Vehicle
    G02032315Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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