REMOVAL

    1.Remove engine cover. Refer to Exploded View.
    2.Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to Exploded View.
    ■ CAUTION ■
    Mark the parts with paint in advance of the reinstallation to prevent misalignment between the intake manifold collector and intake manifold.
    3.Disconnect EVAP tube. Refer to Exploded View.
    4.Remove ignition coil.
    ■ CAUTION ■
    Never shock ignition coil.
    5.Remove fresh air hose.
    6.Loosen heater pipe mounting bolts (bank 2 side). Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).
    7.Remove rocker cover.
    • Loosen bolts in reverse order shown in the figure.

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    : Engine front


    8.Remove rocker cover gasket from rocker cover.
    9.Remove oil filler tube from rocker cover, if necessary.
    10.Use scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from cylinder head and camshaft bracket (No. 1).
    ■ CAUTION ■
    Never scratch or damage the mating surface when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
 
 INSTALLATION

    1.Apply liquid gasket to camshaft bracket (No. 1) (1) and camshaft sensor bracket (2). (bank 1 and bank 2)
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    A
    : Liquid gasket application point
    F
    : End surface of camshaft bracket (No. 1)
    b
    : 4 mm (0.16 in)
    c
    : φ2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.098 - 0.138 in)
    d
    : 5 mm (0.20 in)
    e
    : 10 mm (0.39 in)

    : Engine front

    Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant or equivalent. Refer toRecommended Chemical Products and Sealants.
    • Apply liquid gasket on the front and rear side of engine first. [5 mm (0.20 in) + 5 mm (0.20 in) side as shown in the figure]
    NOTE:
    The figure shows an example of bank 1 side.

    2.Install rocker cover as follows:
      (1)Install rocker cover gasket to rocker cover.
      • Check if rocker cover gasket is not dropped from the installation groove of rocker cover.
      (2)Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.
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      : Engine front


      1st step
      : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg‐m, 18 in-lb)
      2nd step
      : 8.3 N·m (0.85 kg‐m, 73 in-lb)

    3.
    4.Install fresh air hose.
    • Insert hose by 27 to 32 mm (1.06 to 1.26 in) from connector end.
    5.Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.