REMOVAL ■ WARNING ■ Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil may be hot.

1.Disconnect battery cable from the negative terminal. Refer to Exploded View.

2.Remove drive belt. Refer to Exploded View.

3.Remove front undercover. Refer to Exploded View.

4.Remove alternator and alternator bracket. Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

5.Disconnect oil pressure sensor harness connector.

6.Disconnect oil cooler feed hose, oil cooler return hose, and oil return hose at oil filter bracket side.
■ CAUTION ■
Never spill engine oil to rubber parts such as engine mounting insulator.

7.Using the oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801 (J-38956)], remove oil filter. Refer to Removal and Installation.

8.Remove oil filter bracket from oil pan (upper).
■ CAUTION ■
Never spill engine oil to rubber parts such as engine mounting insulator.

9.Remove oil pressure sensor and oil thermostat from oil filter bracket if necessary.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

- Install oil pressure sensor as follows:

- Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil filter bracket.
- Apply liquid gasket and install oil pressure sensor.Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.