engine NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Engine Mechanical Owner's Manual

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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1. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transmission
from engine. Refer to EM-101, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Lift the engine with hoist, and mount it onto widely use engine stand. Refer to EM-108, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
6. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
7. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly. Refer to EM-53, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
8. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-9, "
OIL FILTER" .
9. Remove oil temperature sensor, as necessary.
10. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts with power tool in reverse order as
shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan
(lower).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Do not insert screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surface.
11. Remove oil strainer.
12. Remove rear cover plate.
13. Loosen mounting bolts with power tool in reverse order as
shown in the figure to remove oil pan (upper).

I n s e r t s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ( J 3 7 2 2 8 ) ] b e t w e e n o i l
pan (upper) and cylinder block. Slide seal cutter by tapping on
the side of tool with hammer. Remove oil pan (upper).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.

Do not insert screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surface.
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14. Remove O-rings (2) from bottom of lower cylinder block (1) and
oil pump (3).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer if any object attached.
INSTALLATION
1. Install oil pan (upper) as follows:
a. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.

Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of
lower cylinder block.

Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when clean-
ing off old liquid gasket.
b. Install new O-rings (2) on the bottom of lower cylinder block (1)
and oil pump (3).
c. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000 ( — )] to the lower cylinder block mating sur-
face of oil pan (upper) to a limited portion as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:

For bolt holes (B) (7 locations), apply liquid gasket out-
side the holes.

Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
d. Install oil pan (upper).
CAUTION:
Install avoiding misalignment of both oil pan gasket and O-rings.
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a : 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)
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Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.

There are two types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
e. Tighten transmission joint bolts. Refer to MT-18, "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 2 4 2 ,
"TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (A/T models).
2. Install oil strainer to oil pump.

Apply locking sealant to the thread of mounting bolts.
Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
RECOM-
MENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
3. Install oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.

Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of oil pan
(upper).

Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when clean-
ing off old liquid gasket.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000 ( — )] (A) to the oil pan (lower) as shown in the
figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
c. Install oil pan (lower).

Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
4. Install oil pan drain plug.

Refer to the figure of components of former page for installation direction of drain plug washer. Refer to
EM-26, "
Removal and Installation" .
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M8 × 92 mm (3.62 in) : 7, 10, 13
M8 × 25 mm (0.98 in) : Except the above
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b : 4.0 – 5.0 mm (0.157 – 0.197 in)
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5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
NOTE:
At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-6, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leak of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check engine oil level again. Refer to LU-6, "
ENGINE OIL" .

IGNITION COIL
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IGNITION COILPFP:22448
Removal and InstallationNBS0000M

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-17, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Move aside harness, harness bracket, and hoses located above ignition coil.
4. Remove electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
5. Disconnect harness connector from ignition coil.
6. Remove ignition coil.
CAUTION:
Do not shock it.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover
A. Left bank
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SPARK PLUG (IRIDIUM-TIPPED TYPE)
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SPARK PLUG (IRIDIUM-TIPPED TYPE)PFP:21478
Removal and InstallationNBS0000N

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-17, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-31, "
IGNITION COIL" .
3. Remove spark plug using spark plug wrench (commercial ser-
vice tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock spark plug.
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover
A. Left bank
PBIC4988E
a : 14 mm (0.55 in)
PBIC5043E
MakeDENSO
Standard typeFXE22HR-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE
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FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBEPFP:16600
Removal and InstallationNBS0000O

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not remove or disassemble parts unless instructed as shown in the figure.
REMOVAL
WARNING:

Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.

Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.

Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.

To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine coolant when engine is hot.
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-79, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
3. Drain engine coolant, or when water hoses are disconnected, attach plug to prevent engine coolant leak-
age. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and EM-17, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
1. Quick connector cap 2. Fuel feed hose (with damper) 3. O-ring
4. Fuel sub tube 5. O-ring 6. Fuel damper cap
7. Fuel damper 8. O-ring 9. Fuel tube
10. Clip 11. O-ring (black) 12. Fuel injector
13. O-ring (green)
A. Refer to EM-37
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CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
4. Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
5. Remove fuel feed hose (with damper) (1) from fuel sub-tube (2)
and harness bracket (3).
NOTE:
There is no fuel return route.
CAUTION:

While hoses are disconnected, plug them to prevent fuel
from draining.

Do not separate fuel damper and fuel feed hose.
6. When separating fuel feed hose (with damper) and centralized under-floor piping connection, disconnect
quick connector as follows:
a. Remove quick connector cap (2) from quick connector connec-
tion on right member side.
b. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with damper) (1) from bracket hose
clamp.
c. Disconnect quick connector from centralized under-floor piping as follows:
CAUTION:
Disconnect quick connector by using quick connector release [SST: — (J-45488)], not by picking
out retainer tabs.
i. With the sleeve side of quick connector release facing quick connector, install quick connector release
onto centralized under-floor piping.
ii. Insert quick connector release into quick connector until sleeve
contacts and goes no further. Hold quick connector release on
that position.
CAUTION:
Inserting quick connector release hard will not disconnect
quick connector. Hold quick connector release where it
contacts and goes no further.
iii. Draw and pull out quick connector straight from centralized
under-floor piping.
CAUTION:

Pull quick connector holding “A” position as shown in
the figure.

Do not pull with lateral force applied. O-ring inside quick connector may be damaged.

Prepare container and cloth beforehand as fuel will leak out.

Avoid fire and sparks.

Keep parts away from heat source. Especially, be careful when welding is performed around
them.

Do not expose parts to battery electrolyte or other acids.

Do not bend or twist connection between quick connector and fuel feed hose (with damper) dur-
ing installation/removal.
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To keep clean the connecting portion and to avoid dam-
age and foreign materials, cover them completely with
plastic bags or something similar.
7. Disconnect harness connector from fuel injector.
8. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure,
and remove fuel tube and fuel injector assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not tilt it, or remaining fuel in pipes may flow out from
pipes.
9. Remove fuel injector (2) from fuel tube (4) as follows:
a. Open and remove clip (1).
b. Remove fuel injector (2) from fuel tube (4) by pulling straight.
CAUTION:

Be careful with remaining fuel that may go out from fuel
tube.

Be careful not to damage injector nozzles during
removal.

Do not bump or drop fuel injector.

Do not disassemble fuel injector.
10. Remove fuel sub-tube and fuel damper, if necessary.
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3: O-ring
A : Installed condition
B : Clip mounting groove
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INSTALLATION
1. Install fuel damper as follows:
a. Install new O-ring to fuel tube as shown.

When handling new O-ring, be careful of the following cau-
tion:
CAUTION:

Handle O-ring with bare hands. Do not wear gloves.

Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.

Do not clean O-ring with solvent.

Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of
foreign material.

When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with
tool or fingernails. Also be careful not to twist or
stretch O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was
being attached, do not insert it quickly into fuel tube.

Insert new O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not twist it.
b. Install spacer to fuel damper.
c. Insert fuel damper straight into fuel tube.
CAUTION:

Insert straight, making sure that the axis is lined up.

Do not pressure-fit with excessive force.

Insert fuel damper unit “B” is touching “A” of fuel tube.
d. Tighten bolts evenly in turn.

After tightening bolts, make sure that there is no gap between fuel damper cap and fuel tube.
2. Install fuel sub-tube.

When handling new O-ring, be careful of the following caution:
CAUTION:

Handle O-ring with bare hands. Do not wear gloves.

Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.

Do not clean O-ring with solvent.

Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.

When installing O-ring, be careful not to scratch it with tool or fingernails. Also be careful not
to twist or stretch O-ring. If O-ring was stretched while it was being attached, do not insert it
quickly into fuel tube.

Insert O-ring straight into fuel tube. Do not decenter or twist it.

Insert fuel sub-tube straight into fuel tube.

Tighten mounting bolts evenly in turn.

After tightening mounting bolts, make sure that there is no gap between flange and fuel sub-tube.
3. Install O-rings to fuel injector, paying attention to the following.
CAUTION:

Upper and lower O-ring are different. Be careful not to confuse them.

Handle O-ring with bare hands. Do not wear gloves.

Lubricate O-ring with new engine oil.

Do not clean O-ring with solvent.

Make sure that O-ring and its mating part are free of foreign material.Reference value : 130 N (13.3 kg, 29.2 lb)
Fuel tube side : Black
Nozzle side : Green
PBIC2903E