Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 551

ROCKER COVER

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Removal and Installation (LH)

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine room cover. Refer to 

EM-23, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove blow by hose from rocker cover.
3. Remove camshaft position sensor.

CAUTION:

• Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at

sensor tip (A).

• Do not place sensor in a location where they are exposed

to magnetism.

4. Unclip the camshaft position sensor harness connectors.
5. Remove the ignition coils. Refer to 

EM-42, "Removal and Installation (LH)"

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CAUTION:

Do not shock ignition coils.

1.

Camshaft position sensor (LH)

2.

O-ring

3.

Camshaft position sensor (RH)

4.

O-ring

5.

Rocker cover (RH)

6.

Rocker cover gasket (RH)

7.

Rocker cover gasket (LH)

8.

Rocker cover (LH)

A. Follow installation procedure

Engine front

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ROCKER COVER

6. Remove (LH) rocker cover bolts from cylinder head in the

reverse order shown.

7. Remove the rocker cover and gasket.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Blow by hose clamps should be installed facing upwards.

• Install press fit hoses so that the white mark faces the rib of the connector.

• Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using Tool. 

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22,

"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

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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.

Removal and Installation (RH)

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REMOVAL

: Engine front

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Tool number

: WS39930000 ( — )

PBIC2474E

: 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)

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ROCKER COVER

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1. Remove the engine room cover. Refer to 

EM-23, "Removal and Installation"

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

EM-24, "Removal and

Installation"

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3. Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to 

EM-29, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove camshaft position sensors.

CAUTION:

• Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

• Do not disassemble.

• 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.

5. Disconnect the breather hose from the rocker cover.
6. Disconnect the ignition coil harness connectors.
7. Remove ignition coils. Refer to 

EM-42, "Removal and Installation (RH)"

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CAUTION:

Do not shock ignition coils.

8. Remove (RH) rocker cover bolts from cylinder head in the

reverse order shown.

9. Remove the rocker cover and gasket.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Blow by hose clamps should be installed facing upwards.

• Install press fit hoses so that the white mark faces the rib of the connector.

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ROCKER COVER

• Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using Tool. 

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22,

"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.

Tool number

: WS39930000 ( — )

PBIC2474E

: 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)

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