transmission filter on 2006 Nissan Pathfinder

[dawgn86]

looking to change my transmission filter on my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder / V6 / 4.0.

from some of the You tube videos, it seems to have about 9 bolts holding it in place, with three of these tightening up from inside the valve body.
Any tips on removing and replacing this filter without too much issues?

 

[dawgn86]

surely someone out here has changed this filter

 

[nthach]

From what I recalled when my parents owned a Nissan, there are 3-4 through studs/bolts that also hold the valve body together but I've never had an issue.

Unless Nissan switched over to felt-based filters instead of wire mesh, there's little reason to replace it.