Oil Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the oil fill cap.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.





4. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
5. Wipe the excess oil from the drain hole and plug.





6. 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.

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the oil filter to the engine block.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

^ Tighten the oil filter to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the drain plug to the oil pan.
^ Tighten the oil drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the crankcase with oil.
5. Close the hood.