Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Engine » Engine mechanical (EM) » Cylinder head
Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

1. Release fuel pressure.
2. Remove the following components and related parts.

• Air duct.
• Fuel tube and fuel injector.
• Water outlet.
• Exhaust manifold.
• Front cover and timing chain.
• Camshaft.

    3.    Remove cylinder head loosening bolts in reverse order as shown.

(A) : EXH side

(B) : INT side

  : Engine front

    4.    Remove cylinder head gasket.

INSTALLATION

1. Install new cylinder head gasket.
2. Tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order as shown.

(A) : EXH side

(B) : INT side

  : Engine front

CAUTION:

If cylinder head bolts are reused, check their outer diameters before installation.

    a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surfaces of bolts.

    b. Tighten all bolts.

Cylinder head bolts : 40.0 N*m (4.1 kgm, 30 ftlb)

    c. Turn all bolts 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening) using Tool (A) in the specified order.

CAUTION:

Check and confirm the tightening angle by using Tool (A) or protractor. Avoid judgment by visual inspection without the tool.

Tool number : KV10112100 (BT8653A)

    d. Completely loosen all bolts.

Cylinder head bolts : 0 N*m (0 kgm, 0 ftlb)

CAUTION:

In this step, loosen bolts in reverse order of that indicated as shown.

    e. Tighten all bolts.

Cylinder head bolts : 40.0 N*m (4.1 kgm, 30 ftlb)

    f. Turn all bolts 75 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).

    g. Turn all bolts 75 degrees clockwise again (angle tightening).

    3.     Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

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Removal and Installation

Disassembly and Assembly

Inspection