Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- To avoid the risk of personal injury:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
- Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil.
- If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.
- Remove the engine undercover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Changing Engine Oil .
- Remove the front crossmember. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Insert Tool (A) between oil pan and lower cylinder block, and slide it around the surface of the oil pan by tapping on the side of Tool (A) using a suitable tool.CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surface.NOTE: Do not pry on or against the oil pan mounting flange or the block stiffener plate when using the Tool (A) to break the formed-in-place gasket joint.
Tool
: KV10111100 (J-37228)
- Remove the oil pan.
- Remove bolts (A) and remove the oil suction tube (2) (if necessary).CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring (1).