Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.

Remove the engine. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove the oil pan (lower).
1. Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts in reverse order shown using power tool.
  
  Fig 1: Removal Sequence Of Oil Pan (Lower) Bolts
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Remove the oil pan (lower) using Tool.
  1. Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
  CAUTION: Do not damage mating surface.
Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan (Lower) Using Specified Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the oil strainer from the oil pan (upper).
Remove the oil pan (upper) using the following steps.
1. Remove the oil pan (upper) bolts in reverse order shown.
  
  Fig 3: Removal Sequence Of Oil Pan (Upper) Bolts
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Remove the oil pan (upper) from the cylinder block by prying it at the points shown, using suitable tool.
  CAUTION: Do not damage mating surface.
Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan (Upper) From Cylinder Block Using Suitable Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the O-rings from the oil pump and front cover.
NOTE: Do not reuse O-rings.

Fig 5: Removing O-Rings From Oil Pump And Front Cover
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.