Oil Filter: Service and Repair

1. Open the hood.
2. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the oil filter from the engine block.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
2. Install the oil filter to the engine block.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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





4. Install the drain plug to the engine block.
^ Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
5. Remove the safety stands.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Fill the crankcase with oil.
8. Close the hood.