Maxima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
CAUTION: Do not pull on or crimp the A/C lines and hoses.
11. Disconnect the coolant lines from the engine oil cooler and plug them to prevent coolant loss.
12. Remove the oil filter and engine oil cooler from the upper oil pan.
13. Remove the oil pressure switch/sensor, and the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the upper oil pan.
14. Remove the front drive shafts.
15. Remove the front suspension member.
16. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensors and air flow ratio (A/F) sensors and remove the two catalytic convertors from the exhaust manifolds using
power tool.
17. Remove the rear plate cover from the upper oil pan.
18. Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as shown.
19. Remove the lower oil pan.
a. Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228)
CAUTION:
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Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
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Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
b. Slide the Tool by tapping its side (2) with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.