Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Intake Valve Timing Control
Exploded View
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (LH)
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (RH)
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH) (bank 1)
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (RH)
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (LH)
- O-ring
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (bank 2)
- Front timing chain case A. Refer to INSTALLATION B. Refer to
EM-54, "Removal and Installation".
Engine
front
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH) (bank 2)
REMOVAL
- Remove hood ledge cover.
- Remove coolant reservoir and set aside.
- Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness
connector.
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (bank
2). Refer to EM-54, "Removal and Installation".
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve and O-ring from intake
valve timing control solenoid valve cover.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring for the intake valve timing control
solenoid valve with a new one, then lubricate O-ring with engine oil
before installing.
- Do not reuse O-ring.
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve bolt : 11.3 N*m (1.2 kg-m, 8
ft-lb)
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (RH) (bank 1)
REMOVAL
- Remove front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-23,
"Exploded View".
- Remove hood ledge cover.
- Remove coolant reservoir and set aside.
- Remove power steering reservoir and set aside.
- Support engine using suitable tool.
- Remove upper engine mount and bracket. Refer to EM-103, "Removal
and Installation".
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover bolt
behind intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-54,
"Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness
connector.
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve and O-ring from
intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring for the intake valve timing control
solenoid valve with a new one, then lubricate O-ring with engine oil
before installing.
- Do not reuse O-rings.
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve bolt : 11.3 N*m (1.2 kg-m, 8
ft-lb)
Exploded View
Camshaft position sensors (LH)
O-rings
Camshaft position sensors (RH)
O-rings
Rocker cover (RH)
Rocker cover gasket (RH)
Rocker cover gasket (LH)
Rocker cover (L ...
Exploded View
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (LH)
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (RH)
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH) ...
Other materials:
Checking engine coolant level
Check the coolant level in the reservoir when
the engine is cold. If the coolant level is below
the MIN level B , add coolant to the MAX level
A . If the reservoir is empty, check the coolant
level in the radiator when the engine is cold. If
there is insufficient coolant in the radiator, fi ...
Changing engine oil
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature, then turn it off.
3. Remove the oil filler cap A by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove clips B from the under-engine protector.
5 ...
Microphone
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the front room/map lamp assembly. Refer to INL-84, "Removal
and Installation".
Detach the microphone connector (A).
Remove the front room/map lamp covers (1), then remove the map lamp
assembly cover (2).
R ...