Nissan Murano: Engine Mechanical :: Removal and Installation / Rocker Cover

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1.	Camshaft position sensor (Bank 2)	2.	O-rings	3.	Camshaft position sensor (Bank 1)
4.	O-rings	5.	Rocker cover (Bank 1)	6.	Rocker cover gasket (Bank 1)
7.	Rocker cover gasket (Bank 2)	8.	Rocker cover (Bank 2)	A.	Refer to Removal and Installation (bank 1) or Removal and Installation (bank 2).
	Engine front

REMOVAL

Remove the engine room cover. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect the harness connector from air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 2).

Remove blow by hose from rocker cover.

Remove camshaft position sensors.

CAUTION:

• Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

• Do not disassemble camshaft position sensor.

• Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip (A).

• Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.

Unclip the camshaft position sensor harness retainers.

Remove the ignition coils. Refer to Removal and Installation (bank 2).

CAUTION:

Do not shock ignition coils.

Remove rocker cover bolts from cylinder head in the reverse order shown.

: Engine front

Remove the rocker cover and gasket.

Remove the oil filler cap from the rocker cover (if necessary).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse rocker cover gasket.

• Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using suitable tool.

  

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.

  CAUTION:

  • Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.

  • Do not fill the engine with engine oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.

• Tighten the rocker cover bolts to specification in two steps in order shown.

  

  : Engine front

  Rocker cover bolts
  Step 1	: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
  Step 2	: 8.33 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)

REMOVAL

Remove the engine room cover. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect the harness connector from air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1).

Remove the front air duct and air duct hose and resonator assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove camshaft position sensors.

CAUTION:

• Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

• Do not disassemble camshaft position sensor.

• Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip (A).

• Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.

Disconnect the PCV hose from the rocker cover.

Disconnect the ignition coil harness connectors.

Remove ignition coils. Refer to Removal and Installation (bank 1).

CAUTION:

Do not shock ignition coils.

Remove rocker cover bolts from cylinder head in the reverse order shown.

: Engine front

Remove the rocker cover and gasket.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse rocker cover gasket.

• Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using suitable tool.

  

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.

  CAUTION:

  • Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket.

  • Do not fill the engine with engine oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.

• Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in order as shown.

  

  : Engine front

  Rocker cover bolts
  Step 1	: 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
  Step 2	: 8.33 N·m (0.85 kg-m, 74 in-lb)