Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 28

IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER

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a.

Apply liquid gasket to the position (1) as shown in the figure.

Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

b.

Install rocker cover to cylinder head.

CAUTION:

Check the gasket is not dropped.
• Tighten bolts in two steps separately in numerical order as shown in the figure.

2.

Apply a bead of grease of 2 mm (0.08 in) diameter on the inter-
nal perimeter of the coil as shown in the figure. 

3.

When replacing camshaft position sensor, this precedure must be performed. Refer to 

ECH-102, "Special

Repair Requirement List"

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4.

Install in the reverse order of removal, for the rest of parts. 

1

: Cylinder head

2

: Front cover

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φ

2.5 - 3.5 mm (0.10 - 0.14 in)

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Exploded View

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Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

Removal and Installation

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WARNING:

• Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
• Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
• Attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG if engine slingers are not equipped.

CAUTION:

• Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
• Never start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool enough.
• If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.
• Always use the support point specified for lifting.

1.

Engine mounting insulator (RH)

2.

Rubber

3.

Engine mounting insulator (LH) 

4.

Engine mounting frame support (LH)

5.

Engine mounting bracket (LH)

6.

Rear torque rod

7.

Rear engine mounting bracket

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• Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoid-

able reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or similar tool before
starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

• For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to 

GI-36, "Garage Jack and

Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift"

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NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes / lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing. 

REMOVAL

Outline

Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the tran-
saxle.

Preparation

1.

Release fuel pressure.

2.

Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to 

CO-11, "Draining"

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CAUTION:

• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.

3.

Remove the following parts.
• Engine undercover
• Front fender protector (RH and LH): Refer to 

EXT-31, "Exploded View"

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• Front road wheels and tires: Refer to 

WT-60, "Removal and Installation"

 (with TPMS) or 

WT-73,

"Removal and Installation"

 (without TPMS).

• Battery and battery tray: Refer to 

PG-155, "Removal and Installation"

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• Drive belt: Refer to 

EM-21, "Removal and Installation"

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• Air duct and air cleaner filter unit assembly: Refer to 

EM-23, "Exploded View"

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• Air inlet hose and air inlet tube. Refer to 

EM-27, "Removal and Installation"

• Remove intake manifold. Refer to 

EM-25, "Removal and Installation"

• Radiator hose (upper and lower): Refer to 

CO-17, "Exploded View"

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• Exhaust front tube: Refer to 

EX-6, "Exploded View"

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Engine Room LH

1.

Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then tem-
porarily secure the engine harness onto the engine side.

CAUTION:

Protect connectors using a resin bag against foreign materials.

2.

Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side.

3.

Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. 

4.

Disconnect control linkage from transaxle. Refer to 

TM-28, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove ground cable at transaxle side.

Engine Room RH

1.

Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.

2.

Alternator and alternator bracket; Refer to 

CHG-28, "HRA2DDT : Removal and Installation"

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3.

Disconnect reservoir tank hose. 

4.

Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from the engine. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side
with a rope to avoid putting load on it. (with A/C models) Refer to 

HA-31, "Exploded View"

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Vehicle Underbody

1.

Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-138, "FRONT

WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

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2.

Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on the
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to 

BR-37, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded

View"

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3.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to 

FSU-17, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove steering knuckle mounting nuts and bolts. Refer to 

ST-10, "Exploded View"

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5.

Disconnect steering outer socket. Refer to 

ST-12, "Exploded View"

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6.

Remove drive shafts (LH and RH) and center bearing cover bracket. Refer to 

FAX-22, "Removal and

Installation (LH)"

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FAX-26, "Removal and Installation (RH)"

7.

Disconnect intermediate shaft to steering column assembly. Refer to 

ST-10, "Exploded View"

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8.

Remove rear torque rod. 

9.

Remove front suspension member. Refer to 

FSU-20, "Exploded View"

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10. Preparation for the separation work of transaxle is as follows:

• Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to 

TM-38, "Exploded

View"

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Removal

1.

Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of the engine and the transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.

2.

Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) (1).

3.

Remove engine mounting insulator through bolt-securing nut
(A).

4.

Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engine and the transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

• Make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
• Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
• During the removal, always be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift due to

changes in the center of gravity.

• If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.

Separation

1.

Install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (1) and rear
right side (2).

2.

Remove starter motor. Refer to 

STR-24, "HRA2DDT : Exploded View"

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3.

Lift with a hoist and separate the engine from the transaxle assembly.

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