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Removal and Installation: Removal

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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 ".
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.
  1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to "WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY ".
  2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  3. Remove the oil dipstick.
  4. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
  5. Remove the engine undercover.
  6. Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
  7. Remove the A/C drive belt. Refer to "DRIVE BELTS ".
  8. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to "EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
  9. Remove coolant pipe bolts.
  10. 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.
  11. Disconnect the coolant lines from the engine oil cooler and plug them to prevent coolant loss.
  12. Remove the oil filter and engine oil cooler from the upper oil pan.
  13. Remove the oil pressure switch/sensor, and the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the upper oil pan.
  14. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to "FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ".
  15. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ".
  16. 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 ".
  17. Remove the rear plate cover from the upper oil pan.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Plate Cover
    G04885982Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolts With Loosening Sequence
    G04885983Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove the lower oil pan.
    1. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.

      Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
      • Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
    2. Slide the Tool by tapping its side (2) with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.
    Fig 3: Sliding Cutter By Tapping On Side
    G04899618Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Loosen upper oil pan front bolts in the order shown.
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Front Bolts
    G04886022Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Remove the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts.
    Fig 5: Identifying Four Upper Oil Pan To Transaxle Bolts
    G04885985Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Remove the upper oil pan.
    1. Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, using power tool.
      Fig 6: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Bolts With Loosening Sequence
      G04885986Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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 7: Prying Off Upper Oil Pan
      G04885987Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Remove the O-ring seals from the bottom of the cylinder block and oil pump housing, use new O-rings for installation.
    Fig 8: Identifying O-Rings On Cylinder Block And Oil Pump Body
    G04885988Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Remove front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.
  25. Remove the oil strainer.
    Fig 9: Identifying Front Cover Gasket And Rear Oil Seal Retainer Gasket
    G04885989Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. 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.
    CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off the old sealant.
    Fig 10: Removing Sealant From Mating Surface Using Scraper
    G04885990Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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