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Removal And Installation: Removal

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  1. Drain coolant. Refer to DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .
  2. Remove the front cowl grille. Refer to BODY COMPONENT PARTS .
  3. Remove the windshield wiper assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR WASHER MOTOR .
  4. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and position it aside. Disconnect engine harness ground connections. Access the connector through the glove box opening. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ".
  5. Remove the hood. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF HOOD ASSEMBLY .
  6. Remove the battery and battery tray.
  7. Remove the engine cover using power tool. Remove side engine covers.
  8. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
  9. Remove the fresh air intake tube and air cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube attached to air cleaner lid. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Disconnect two connectors below mass air flow sensor attached to the shock tower.
  11. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
  12. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  13. Remove and position aside the IPDM E/R and bracket and position aside. Refer to XXXX
  14. Remove the radiator assembly, coolant reservoir, and system hoses. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  15. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum hose from the back of the intake manifold collector.
  16. Disconnect heater hoses at the cowl.
  17. Disconnect the two fusible link connectors at the positive terminal.
  18. Disconnect the harness retainers and position the engine harness aside.
  19. Remove the ground cable.
  20. Remove the clutch operating cylinder with lines attached and position aside. Refer to OPERATING CYLINDER .
  21. Drain engine oil. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE OIL .
  22. Drain A/T oil. Refer to CHANGING A/T FLUID .
  23. Drain M/T oil. Refer to CHANGING M/T OIL .
  24. Disconnect the transaxle shift controls. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM (4 A/T) or SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM (5 A/T).
  25. Remove RH splash shield.
  26. Remove the front wheel and tires.
  27. Remove the drive belts. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  28. Remove the front exhaust tube and hanger using power tools. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  29. Remove engine oil cooler pipe bolts.
  30. Remove the idler pulley and idler bracket.
  31. Remove the engine undercover.
  32. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE ".
  33. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to "AXLE SHAFT ".
  34. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to "REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Make sure to disconnect electrically controlled engine mounting insulator harness clips and power steering line mounts from the front suspension member prior to removal.
  35. Disconnect the power steering pressure switch.
  36. Remove the power steering pump, without disconnecting the piping, from the engine and position and secure it aside. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  37. Install engine slingers into front of left bank cylinder head and rear of right bank cylinder head.
    1. Engine slinger bolts: 24.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.2 kg-m, 18 - 23 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Install Engine Slingers Into Front Of Left Bank Cylinder Head
    G00877003Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 2: Install Engine Slingers Into Rear Of Right Bank Cylinder Head
    G00877004Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  38. Secure a hoist to the engine slingers.
  39. Remove the LH transaxle mount through bolt.
  40. Remove the RH engine mounting insulator nuts and bolt.
  41. Carefully lower the engine and transaxle assembly with the hoist avoiding interference with the vehicle body.
    CAUTION:
    • Before and during this procedure, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
    • Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills onto the engine mounting insulators.
  42. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
  43. Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL & INSTALLATION ".
  44. Disconnect the transmission electrical connectors, harness retainers and position harness aside.
  45. Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
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