Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning (Hot Exhaust System Warning).

1. Place the drain pan under the oil filter.
2. Remove the oil filter. Allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Clean all oil that spilled when the oil filter was removed.




5. Place a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
6. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1). Allow the oil to drain completely.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Install the oil pan drain plug (1).

Tighten the drain plug to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

Installation Procedure

1. Lower the vehicle.




2. Lubricate the NEW oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
3. Tighten the oil filter.

Tighten the filter to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

4. Refill the engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (Service Intervals).
5. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.