Removal Of Liquid Gasket Sealing

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

After removing nuts and bolts, separate the mating surface, using Tool and remove old liquid gasket sealing.

Fig 1: Sliding Cutter By Tapping On Side
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
Tap Tool to insert it (1), and then slide it by tapping on the side (2) as shown.
In areas where Tool is difficult to use, use plastic hammer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION: If for some unavoidable reason suitable tool such as screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.