Oil Filter: Service and Repair

This article has been updated with TSB 88-223-7A.

OIL FILTER

When servicing 2.5L engines with the oil filter located in the oil pan, please be aware of the following recommended service procedure:

1. Remove oil pan drain plug.
2. Slowly turn filter to begin removal, and pull downward to dislodge and let oil drain completely.
3. After draining remove oil filter with pliers or vise-grips.
4. Check for presence of O-ring on used filter. If not on the filter, check inside the oil filter housing on the engine and discard the old O-ring.
5. Coat the new O-ring and grommet inner bead on new filter with clean motor oil.
6. Press fit new filter (P/N 25012305; A-C Type PF1072) into housing by hand.
7. Wipe oil pan drain plug gasket with clean cloth and coat with clean motor oil.
8. Reinstall oil pan drain plug and tighten 1/4 turn after gasket contacts pan.
9. With engine oil at proper operating level, run engine and check plug for leaks. Check oil level.