Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
13. Remove upper oil pan.
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Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown with power tool.
14. Insert an appropriate size tool into the notch of the upper oil pan as shown (1).
Pry off the upper oil pan by moving the tool up and down as shown (2).
15. Remove O-rings from the bottom of the cylinder block and oil pump body.
16. Remove oil pan gasket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
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Clean oil strainer if any object attached.
INSTALLATION
1. Install in the upper oil pan in the order.
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 the cylinder block.
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Remove the old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off the old liquid gasket.