Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair

2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.




3. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1).

4. Allow the oil to drain completely.

5. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug, replace if necessary.

6. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug sealing surface (2), replace the oil pan drain plug sealing surface if necessary.

Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution Component Fastener Tightening Caution.

7. Reinstall oil pan drain plug (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




8. Position a suitable drain pan under the oil filter.

9. Remove the oil filter (1).

10. Ensure that the oil filter gasket is still on the old oil filter, if not remove the oil filter gasket from the adapter.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution Component Fastener Tightening Caution.

1. Install the oil filter and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft)

2. Remove the oil drain pan from under the vehicle

3. Lower the vehicle.

4. Fill the engine with new engine oil.

5. Start the engine.

6. Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.