Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 through bolts and nuts, lift the engine up slightly for safety. For engine slingers, refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

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.

Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the oil dipstick.
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
Remove the engine undercover.
Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove coolant pipe bolts.
Remove the A/C compressor with piping attached, and position it out of the way securely with wire.
CAUTION: Do not pull on or crimp the A/C lines and hoses.
Disconnect the coolant lines from the engine oil cooler and plug them to prevent coolant loss.
Remove the oil filter and engine oil cooler from the upper oil pan.
Remove the oil pressure switch/sensor, and the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the upper oil pan.
Remove the front drive shaft (RH). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (RIGHT SIDE) ".
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensors and air flow ratio (A/F) sensors and remove the two catalytic convertors from the exhaust manifolds using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the rear cover plate from the upper oil pan.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover Plate
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as shown. Remove the lower oil pan.

Fig 2: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Lower Oil Pan Bolts
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1. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
  Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
  - Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
  - Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
2. Slide (2) the Tool by tapping (1) its side with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.
  
  Fig 3: Separating Mating Surface Using Tool
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Remove the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts.

Fig 4: Locating Upper Oil Pan To Transaxle Bolts
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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
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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
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the O-ring seals from the bottom of the cylinder block and oil pump housing. Use new O-rings for installation.

Fig 7: Identifying Cylinder Block And Oil Pump Housing O-Ring
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Remove front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.

Fig 8: Identifying Cover Gasket And Rear Oil Seal Retainer Gasket
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Remove the oil strainer.
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.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Oil Liquid Gasket From Bolt Holes And Threads
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off the old sealant.