Removal and Installation: Removal

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

Drain engine oil. Refer to "DRAINING ".
Remove oil pan (lower) as per the following:
1. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure below, to remove.
  
  Fig 1: Oil Pan (Lower) Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Insert the seal cutter [SST: KV10111100 (J-37228)] (A) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan (lower).
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
  - Never insert a screwdriver. This damages the mating surfaces.
3. Slide the seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with a hammer. Remove oil pan (lower).
  
  Fig 2: Inserting Seal Cutter Between Oil Pan (Upper) And Oil Pan (Lower)
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove oil strainer.