1999 altima intake procedure

[joelala]

I need some help on how to replace the intake gasket on a 1999 altima 2.4. Any help on this procedure or sending me a link would be great.
Modified by joelala at 4:38 PM 11/19/2008

[carmo]

I'm gonna tell you right know, this job is not an easy one. And if your in the driveway, it's even harder. The real issue is getting to all of the intake manifold bolts. I have gotten away with not having to pull the axle (pass. side), the power steering pump, and the oil separator where the PVC valve is. You will have to pull the oil filter adapter housing and the throttle body. You shouldn't have to separate the manifold and the plenum. With the throttle body off, My arm and hand is small enough to just barely push into where the manifold wraps over itself. From there you need to get to as many of those lower manifold bolts as you can. Of course you need to take off the vacuum lines, wiring harness, fuel lines, and I think there are coolant lines too (can't remember) that are on the manifold. When you get to the last bolt from the bottom that you can barely see, take a pry bar and get that hose out of your way. I have been able to manipulate the clamp from the top and just slide it off from the bottom. Don't bother with pliers here. Just pry the damn thing out out of there. The PCV valve is on the other end of this short piece of hose, that will be hard and crusty, replace the PCV valve and that piece of hose. The new hose will give you flexability when you go back together with it. This one bolt is the worst. Gotta go let me know if you have any other questions.......

[jwerty1]

good luck with that one on a DIYdid that job the other day on a 01, took all but 7 hours with help, tools, lift etc.not a fun job, but do-able