Removal (Lower)

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

Remove engine under cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Drain engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
Remove the oil pan (lower) using the following steps.
1. Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts using power tool in reverse order as shown.
  
  Fig 1: Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan (Lower) Bolts
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2. Insert Tool between the oil pan (lower) and the oil pan (upper).
  Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
  
  Fig 2: Inserting Tool Between Oil Pan (Lower) And Oil Pan (Upper)
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
  - Do not insert screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
  NOTE: Tap (1) Tool to insert it and then slide (2) it by tapping on the side of the Tool as shown.