Removal and Installation: Removal: Preparation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano and 2003 Nissan Murano. 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. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT .
Remove the following parts:
- Engine cover; Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR .
- Hood assembly; Refer to HOOD .
- Front road wheel and tires
- Engine undercover and splash guards
- Battery and tray. .
- Air duct (inlet); Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .
- Air duct and air cleaner case (upper) assembly with mass air flow sensor; Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .
- Drive belts; Refer to DRIVE BELTS .
- Radiator assembly, reservoir of radiator, and system hoses. Refer to RADIATOR .
- Front wiper arms (LH and RH) and cowl top cover. Refer to COWL TOP .
Disconnect engine room harness at the ECM side.
CAUTION: To keep clean harness connector and avoid damage and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic bags or something similar.