Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the intake manifold. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove the timing chains. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove the three way catalysts (manifolds), exhaust manifold heat shields and RH exhaust manifold. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the intake and exhaust camshafts and the camshaft brackets.
- Mark the camshaft brackets so they are placed in the same position and direction for installation.
- Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the order shown.
Fig 1: Equally Loosen The Camshaft Bracket Bolts In Several Steps In The Order Shown (R/H)
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Fig 2: Equally Loosen The Camshaft Bracket Bolts In Several Steps In The Order Shown (L/H)
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Remove the water outlet. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove the RH and LH cylinder head bolts, using power tool.
- The bolts should be loosened gradually in three steps in the order shown.
Fig 3: Remove The RH Cylinder Head Bolts, Using Power Tool Gradually In Three Steps In The Order Shown
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Fig 4: Remove The LH Cylinder Head Bolts, Using Power Tool Gradually In Three Steps In The Order Shown
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Remove cylinder heads and gaskets.
- Discard the cylinder head gaskets and use new gaskets for installation.
Fig 5: Remove Cylinder Heads And Gaskets
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If necessary, remove the exhaust manifolds. Loosen the exhaust manifold nuts in the order shown.

Fig 6: Exhaust Manifold (RH)
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Fig 7: Exhaust Manifold (LH)
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