Maxima GXE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1999)
16. Remove aluminum oil pan.
a. Insert an appropriate size tool into the notch of aluminum oil pan as shown in the figure.
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Be careful not to damage aluminum mating surface.
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Do not insert screwdriver, or oil pan flange will be deformed.
b. Pry off aluminum oil pan by moving the tool up and down.
c. Remove aluminum oil pan.
17. Remove O-rings from cylinder block and oil pump body.
Installation
1. Install aluminum oil pan.
a. Use a scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
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Also remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block, front cover and steel oil pan.
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Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt hole and thread.
b. Apply sealant to front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.