Transmission Info (Self Locking screws)

[Freyspath]

I got a 2003 Pathy 4x4 on my hands... 80k on the clock.. Manual says it has a lifetime filter, but I wanna change it out just to be safe. I read online that the transmission has locking screws that need to be replaced when you open the transmission pan??? Is this true??

[Pwnin O'Brien]

When you pull the trans pan off, you need to replace the pan bolts (there are eighteen I believe) since they are self-sealing. Also, you will need to replace the pan gasket, but I am sure any filter kit you buy will come with one. Changing out the trans filter is easy and a pretty simple job.

[Freyspath]

When you pull the trans pan off, you need to replace the pan bolts (there are eighteen I believe) since they are self-sealing. Also, you will need to replace the pan gasket, but I am sure any filter kit you buy will come with one. Changing out the trans filter is easy and a pretty simple job.

Where can one purchase these pan bolts?? Kragen? Autozone? Nissan service (aka stealership)