Removal and Installation: Removal: Preparation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
CAUTION:
- Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
Disconnect both battery terminal. Refer to "BATTERY ".
Remove the following parts:
- Hood assembly; Refer to "HOOD ".
- Tower bar; Refer to "TOWER BAR ".
- Engine cover; refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ".
- Front wiper arm and cowl top cover; Refer to "COWL TOP ".
- Undercover
- Drive belts; refer to "DRIVE BELTS ".
- Front road wheels and tires.
Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ".
Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to "REFRIGERANT LINES ".
Remove radiator cooling fan assembly, reservoir tank and hoses. Refer to " COOLING FAN " and " RADIATOR " .