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Removal And Installation: Removal

  1. Remove battery and bracket.
  2. Remove air duct and air cleaner assembly, refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .
  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 DRIVE SHAFT .
  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 STARTERS .
    Fig 1: Removing LH Mounting Bracket From Transaxle And Body
    G01320413Courtesy 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 And Bolt (1 Of 2)
    G01320414Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Cover Plate And Bolt (2 Of 2)
    G01320415Courtesy 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: Supporting Engine Oil Pan
    G01320416Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.