Oil Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting Points.
2. Position the oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.





3. Remove the engine oil drain plug.
4. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug, repair or replace if necessary.
5. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan, repair or replace oil pan if necessary.





6. Remove the oil filter.
7. Clean and inspect the oil filter sealing area on the oil filter adapter, repair or replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil and install the new oil filter.





2. Install the new oil filter.
^ Tighten the new oil filter to 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





3. Install the engine oil drain plug.
^ Tighten the engine oil drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications in Specifications.
6. Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.