Removal (Upper)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine oil when engine is hot.

Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove air duct. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Drain engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
CAUTION:
- Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
Drain engine coolant. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
CAUTION:
- Perform this step when engine is cold.
- Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
Remove front final drive (4X4). Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Disconnect steering gear lower joint shaft bolt and steering gear nuts and bolts, position out of the way.
Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube brackets and position out of the way. Refer to "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ".
Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to "CHANGING OIL FILTER ".
Remove oil cooler. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove oil pan (lower). Refer to "REMOVAL (LOWER) ".
Remove oil strainer.
Remove transmission joint bolts which pierce oil pan (upper). Refer to "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ".
Remove rear cover plate.
Loosen bolts with power tool in reverse order as shown below to remove.

Fig 1: Upper Oil Pan Bolts (With Tightening Sequence)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Insert Tool between oil pan (upper) and lower cylinder block. Slide Tool by tapping on the side (2) of Tool with hammer. Remove oil pan (upper).
  Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
  
  CAUTION: Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove O-rings from bottom of lower cylinder block and oil pump.

Fig 3: Identifying O-Rings
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