Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING:

To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

Remove the engine undercover on both sides, using power tool.
Drain engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
Remove oil level gauge and indicator.
Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
Remove lower steering joint bolt.
Remove power steering hose bracket from rear of collector.
Remove LH and RH drive shafts.
Remove A/C compressor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR - QR25DE ".
Support the engine from above and underneath with suitable hoist and floor jack.
Remove the front suspension member for clearance to remove the oil pan. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts in the order shown.

Fig 1: Oil Pan (Lower) Bolts Loosening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the oil pan (lower) using Tool.
NOTE: Tap gently to cut sealant around the pan; do not damage the mating surface using Tool.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

Fig 2: Removing Oil Pan (Lower) Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the oil pickup screen.
Remove rear plate cover, and four engine-to transaxle bolts, using power tool.
Remove the oil pan (upper) bolts in the order shown.

Fig 3: Oil Pan (Upper) Bolts Loosening Sequence
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove oil pan (upper) using Tool.
NOTE: Tap gently to cut sealant around the oil pan; do not damage the mating surface using Tool.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)

Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan (Upper) Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.