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Oil Pan Lower

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WARNING: Do not drain engine oil when engine is hot to avoid the danger of being scalded.
NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Removal 

  1. Drain engine oil. Refer to Changing Engine Oil .
    CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug washer.
  2. Remove the oil pan (lower) using the following steps.
    1. Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts in reverse order as shown.
      G04146575Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Insert Tool between the oil pan (lower) and the oil pan (upper).
      • Tap (1) Tool to insert it and then slide (2) it by tapping on the side of the Tool as shown.
      G04159562Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Tool number

      : KV10111100 (J-37228)
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
      • Do not insert screwdriver; this will damage the mating surfaces.

Inspection After Removal 

Clean oil strainer.

Installation 

  1. Install oil pan (lower) as follows:
    1. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
      G04146577Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      • Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of oil pan (upper).
      • Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.
      CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
    2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using a suitable tool to the oil pan (lower) as shown.
      G04146578Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION:
      • Remove water, oil, dust, dirt, or other foreign material on all sealing surfaces prior to installation.
      • The components must be installed within 5 minutes of the liquid gasket application. Then allow 30 minutes for the liquid gasket to set before operating the engine.
      • Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
    3. Install oil pan (lower).
      • Tighten oil pan (lower) bolts in numerical order as shown.
        Fig 1: Oil Pan (Lower) Bolts Tightening Sequence
        G04146575Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install oil pan drain plug.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse drain plug washer.
  3. After 30 minutes, fill with engine oil and inspect for leaks. Refer to Changing Engine Oil .
    CAUTION: Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed.

Inspection After Installation 

  1. Start engine and check for engine oil leaks.
  2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
  3. Check engine oil level. Refer to Inspection . Adjust as necessary.
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