Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Removal

Oil Filter Assembly
1. Remove the water temperature control assembly.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Wait for 5 minutes after loosening the oil filter cap to drain well the oil in the oil filter.
4. Remove the water pipe (A).




5. Remove the oil filter body (A).






Installation

Oil Filter Assembly
1. Install the oil filter body.

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7lb-ft)






CAUTION:
- All rubber gaskets must not be damaged by assembling parts.
- Always use a new oil seal (B).

2. Install the water pipe (A).

Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8N.m (1.0 - 1.2kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7lb-ft)





3. Install the intake manifold.
4. Install the water temperature control assembly.