Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the oil fill cap.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Wipe the excess oil from the drain plug hole and plug.





7. Remove the oil filter from the engine block.

Important: Check the old oil filter to ensure that the filter seal is not left on the engine block.

8. Wipe the excess oil from the oil filter mounting.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the oil filter to the engine block.
- Tighten the oil filter to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the drain plug to the oil pan.
- Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the engine with oil.
5. Remove the oil level indicator in order to check the oil level.
6. Reinstall the oil level indicator.
7. Close the hood.