Oh Ya..!!! But I bet you there have been some frustrated people when they go out to look for it...
One thing I discovered is that it is possible to remove it without removing the fuel rails which they recommend you do.. If you do remove it, you are then required to replace the o rings on top and bottom of each injector...
It is not difficult to remove the air plenum bolts with the rail left on...
You do need the "special" tool to seperate the fuel supply line, but in my 49 years i have only needed it 4 or 5 times and still have not bought one.. I simply cut a piece of thin metal about 1 inch wide and enough length trimmed to just make a collar around the line ( you have to make the strip narrow enough because there is an elbow on the line before the connector) After I wrap the strip around i just pushed it into the connector with some needle nose pliers and the connection comes right apart...
The tricky bolts that were the real pain was the two holding the starter in...They come in from between the firewall and the engine and there isnt room for a long handle on the ratchet... To get enough leverage I had to climb right in there on top of the engine to undo them..Nissan could of aided big time by making the bolts go through the starter and fasten it by bolting it in toward the firewall... but it really isnt that big of deal if you know the fuel rail thing... They put it in a spot like that because maybe they truly are bullet proof... I can't believe they couldnt put it in a more normal position.. Once the plenum is off you really have to be careful not to drop anything into the engine..I covered them with rags but before reassembling I also sucked each port out with a shop vac to make sure. I hope I get a reply before I go rip it out again. Thanks.
One thing I discovered is that it is possible to remove it without removing the fuel rails which they recommend you do.. If you do remove it, you are then required to replace the o rings on top and bottom of each injector...
It is not difficult to remove the air plenum bolts with the rail left on...
You do need the "special" tool to seperate the fuel supply line, but in my 49 years i have only needed it 4 or 5 times and still have not bought one.. I simply cut a piece of thin metal about 1 inch wide and enough length trimmed to just make a collar around the line ( you have to make the strip narrow enough because there is an elbow on the line before the connector) After I wrap the strip around i just pushed it into the connector with some needle nose pliers and the connection comes right apart...
The tricky bolts that were the real pain was the two holding the starter in...They come in from between the firewall and the engine and there isnt room for a long handle on the ratchet... To get enough leverage I had to climb right in there on top of the engine to undo them..Nissan could of aided big time by making the bolts go through the starter and fasten it by bolting it in toward the firewall... but it really isnt that big of deal if you know the fuel rail thing... They put it in a spot like that because maybe they truly are bullet proof... I can't believe they couldnt put it in a more normal position.. Once the plenum is off you really have to be careful not to drop anything into the engine..I covered them with rags but before reassembling I also sucked each port out with a shop vac to make sure. I hope I get a reply before I go rip it out again. Thanks.
