Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove engine RH side undercover splash shield.
Drain engine oil. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE OIL .
Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to QG18DE in EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Remove the exhaust manifold support.
Remove the engine gusset.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Gusset
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Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug
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Remove rear plate cover (lower) (A/T models).
Remove oil pan.

Loosen and remove nuts and bolts of oil pan in order shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Sequence Of Oil Pan Nuts And Bolts
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Insert Tool between cylinder block and oil pan.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage aluminum mating face.
- Do not insert screwdriver, or oil pan flange will be damaged.
Slide Tool by tapping on the side of the Tool with a hammer.

Fig 4: Inserting Tool Between Cylinder Block And Oil Pan
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