Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Filter

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the under cover. (Turbo model)
4) Remove the oil filter.
- Oil filter (Black)
Remove using the ST.
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
(outer diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in) for oil filter)
- Oil filter (Blue)
Remove using a general tool (65/67 mm 14 Flutes).
- Non-turbo model





- Turbo model





INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.

1) Clean the oil filter installing surface of cylinder block.
2) Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install the oil filter turning it by hand, being careful not to damage the seal rubber of the oil filter.
- Tighten the oil filter (Black) with an outer diameter of 68 mm (2.68 in) (approx. 1 rotation) after the seal rubber of the oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 14 Nm (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb).
- Tighten the oil filter (Blue) with an outer diameter of 67.4 mm (2.65 in) (approx. 7/8 rotation) after the seal rubber of the oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb).
4) Install the under cover. (Turbo model)
5) Lower the vehicle.

INSPECTION
1) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.

NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.

2) Check the engine oil level.