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Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING:
  • You should not remove the oil pan until the exhaust system and cooling system have completely cooled off.
  • When removing the front and rear engine mounting through bolts and nuts, lift the engine up slightly for safety.
CAUTION: When removing the upper oil pan from the engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS). Be careful not to damage sensor edges or signal plate teeth.
  1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Drain engine oil. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE OIL .
  3. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .
  4. Remove the oil dipstick.
  5. Remove the engine undercover.
  6. Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
  7. Remove the A/C drive belt. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - FRONT EXHAUST TUBE .
  9. Remove coolant pipe bolts.
  10. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to HFC-134A (R-134A) SERVICE PROCEDURE .
  11. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR .
  12. Remove engine oil cooler from the upper oil pan. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - ENGINE OIL COOLER .
  13. Remove the oil pressure switch, and the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the upper oil pan.
  14. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT .
  15. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER .
  16. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensors and air flow ratio (A/F) sensors and remove the two three way catalysts from the exhaust manifolds using power tool. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - THREE WAY CATALYSTS .
  17. Remove the rear plate cover from the upper oil pan.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Plate Cover From Upper Oil Pan
    G02474784Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Lower Oil Pan Bolts
    G02474785Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove the lower oil pan.
    1. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
      • Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
      • Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
    2. Slide the Tool by tapping its side with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.
      Fig 3: Removing Lower Oil Pan From Upper Oil Pan
      G02474786Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Remove the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Oil Pan To Transaxle Bolts
    G02474787Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Remove oxygen sensor wire retainer bracket.
  22. Remove the upper oil pan.
    1. Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, using power tool.
      Fig 5: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Upper Oil Pan Bolts
      G02474788Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Insert an appropriate size tool into the notch (1) of the upper oil pan as shown.
    3. Pry off the upper oil pan by moving the tool up and down (2) as shown.
      Fig 6: Prying Off Upper Oil Pan By Moving Tool Up & Down
      G02474789Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Remove the O-ring seals from the bottom of the cylinder block and oil pump housing, use new O-rings for installation.
    Fig 7: Removing O-Ring Seals From Bottom Of Cylinder Block & Oil Pump Housing
    G02474790Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Remove front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.
  25. Remove the oil strainer.
    Fig 8: Removing Front Cover Gasket & Rear Oil Seal Retainer Gasket
    G02474791Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. If re-installing the original oil pan, remove the old sealant from the mating surfaces using a scraper.
    • Also remove the old sealant from mating surface of the cylinder block.
    • Remove the old sealant from the bolt holes and threads.
      CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off the old sealant.
      Fig 9: Removing Old Sealant From Mating Surfaces Using Scraper
      G02474792Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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