Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove the oil filter using Tool.






Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)


WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned, engine and engine oil may be hot.

CAUTION:
- When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.
- Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belt.
- Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.





- The oil filter has a built in pressure relief valve. Use Genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent

INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.





2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter.
3. Screw the new oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.






Oil filter : 17.7 N.m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)


INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to Testing and Inspection.
2. Start engine, and make sure there are no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust as necessary. Refer to Testing and Inspection.