Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place an appropriate drain pan under the engine.





3. Remove the oil pan drain plug bolt.





4. Remove the oil filter.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the oil filter.





2. Install the oil pan drain plug bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the oil pan drain plug bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Fill the engine with oil to the appropriate mark.

Important:
Oil capacity with oil and filter change is 3.7 liters (3.9 quarts).
Oil capacity with oil change only is 3.5 liters (3.7 quarts).

5. Start engine and check for leaks.