Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 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.
Remove front exhaust tube.
Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the exhaust manifold support.
Remove the engine gusset.

Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug, Engine Gusset & Rear Plate (A/T)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug, Engine Gusset & Rear Plate (M/T)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove rear plate cover (A/T models).
Remove oil pan.
1. Insert Tool between cylinder block and oil pan.
  - Be careful not to damage aluminum mating face .
    Do not insert screwdriver, or oil pan flange will be damaged.
2. Slide Tool by tapping on the side of the Tool with a hammer.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Oil Pan
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.