Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Special Tools

EN-44887 - Oil Filter Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the oil filter cap (2) with the EN-44887 - wrench.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.




4. Remove the oil drain plug (1) and the oil drain plug seal ring (2).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

1. Install the oil drain plug (1) with the oil drain plug seal ring (2) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

2. Remove the oil drain pan.

3. Lower and unsupport the vehicle.





Note: Install a NEW oil filter (4) and a NEW oil filter cap seal (1) and (3) to the oil filter cap (2).

4. Install the oil filter cap (2) with the EN-44887 - wrench and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Fill the engine with engine oil. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications (LAF, LEA, or LUK) Engine Mechanical Specifications.

6. Reset the oil life monitor.