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Removal And Installation: Removal

  1. Remove battery and bracket.
  2. Remove air duct and air cleaner assembly, refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Disconnect terminal cord assembly harness connector and park/neutral position (PNP) switch harness connectors.
  4. Disconnect harness connectors of mass air flow sensor, intake air temperature sensor, revolution sensor, turbine revolution sensor, vehicle speed sensor and ground cable.
  5. Remove LH mounting bracket from transaxle and body.
  6. Disconnect control cable at transaxle side.
  7. Remove drive shafts, refer to REMOVAL .
  8. Drain ATF.
  9. Remove push clips and engine undercover.
  10. Disconnect fluid cooler piping.
  11. Disconnect and remove starter motor from transaxle, refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 1: Removing LH Mounting Bracket From Transaxle & Body
    G02456177Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
    • Do not place jack under oil pan drain plug. 
  13. Remove center member.
  14. Remove rear cover plate and bolts securing torque converter to drive plate.
    • Rotate crankshaft for access to securing bolts. 
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Cover Plate & Bolts Securing Torque Converter To Drive Plate (1 Of 2)
    G02456178Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Cover Plate & Bolts Securing Torque Converter To Drive Plate (2 Of 2)
    G02456179Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Support transaxle with a jack.
  16. Remove bolts fixing A/T to engine.
  17. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.
    Fig 4: Identifying Supporting Transaxle Using Jack
    G02456180Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.