Maxima GXE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1999)
4. Install the air compressor and bracket.
5. Install the drive belts.
6. Install the center member.
7. Install the front and rear engine mounting insulator nuts and bolts.
8. Install Crankshaft Position Sensors (POS and REF) and front heated oxygen sensor (left bank) harness clamp.
NOTE: Make sure that the POS/REF and front heated oxygen sensor (left bank) harness clamp are installed correctly as shown in figure.
9. Install front exhaust tube and its support.
10. Install oil strainer.
11. Install steel oil pan.
a. Use a scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from mating surfaces. Also, remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of aluminum
oil pan.
b. Use Genuine Liquid Gasket, or equivalent, and apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of steel oil pan. Be sure liquid
gasket is 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 inch) wide. Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.