Frontier 2WD L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2005)
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when the engine is cold.
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Do not spill engine oil on drive belt.
3. Remove oil pan with the following procedure:
a. Remove A/T fluid cooler tube (A/T models). Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY.
b. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown with power tool. Remove A/T fluid cooler tube bracket (A/T models).
c. Insert the seal cutter [SST] between oil pan and cylinder block, and slide it by tapping on the side of the tool with a hammer. Remove oil pan.
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
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Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
INSTALLATION
1. Install oil pan with the following procedure:
a. Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
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Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block.
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Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.