Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine oil when engine is hot.

Drain engine oil. Refer to Draining .
Remove engine undercover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
For Non-XD Models, remove bolts (A) then remove rear diagonal cross member assemblies [1 (LH/RH)].

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

For 2WD Non-XD models, remove the following components.

Remove bolts (A) and remove front suspension member reinforcement [LH (1)].

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Remove differential mounting bolt (A).

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Remove bolts (A) and remove diagonal member (1).

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Remove bolts and nuts (A) from front cross member (1), then remove front cross member.

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CAUTION: Do not reuse nuts.

Remove oil pan (lower) in the following sequence.

Remove bolts in order as shown, below.

Fig 1: Oil Pan (Lower) Bolt Tightening Sequence

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: Engine front

Insert Tool (A) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan (lower).

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CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
Do not insert a screwdriver. This damages the mating surfaces.

Tool	: KV10111100 (J-37228)

Slide the Tool by tapping on the side of tool with a suitable tool and remove oil pan (lower).

Remove oil strainer (if necessary).