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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2003FRONTIER BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL (KA24DE)ENGINE ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONREMOVAL

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, Standard

Removal and Installation: Removal

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, StandardSECTION Removal

Drain the coolant from engine block and radiator. Refer to , "Changing Engine Coolant".
Release the fuel pressure. Refer to , "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE". Disconnect the fuel hose.
Remove the negative battery cable.
Remove the hood. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the air cleaner.
Remove the power steering drive belt, generator drive belt and A/C compressor drive belt.
Remove the radiator. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
Disconnect the exhaust system at rear of TWC (manifold).
Remove the A/C compressor from bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR ".
Disconnect the accelerator wire, vacuum hoses, electrical connectors, heater hoses and vacuum booster hose.
Remove the four power steering pump bolts.
Remove the transmission. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (FS5W71C), "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (FS5R30A), "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (RL4R01A), "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (RE4R01A).
Install the engine slingers and attach engine lift hooks as shown.

Fig 1: Installing Engine Slingers And Attaching Engine Lift Hooks

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Remove the LH and RH engine mounts.
Lift and remove the engine.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.