Engine - Oil Filter Cap Assembly Precaution

L-SB-0036-09

April 10, 2009

Oil Filter Cap Assembly Precautions

Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System

Section
Lubrication

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Applicable vehicles are equipped with a plastic oil filter cap assembly. To prevent damage to the oil filter cap assembly this procedure must be closely followed during oil filter replacement to avoid immediate and future oil filter serviceability concerns.





Warranty Information





Required Tools & Equipment

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.





Repair Procedure

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) when replacing the oil filter applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

^ 2008 / 2009 IS F:
Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "2UR GSE Lubrication: Oil and Oil Filter: Replacement"

^ 2008 / 2009 GS 460:
Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "1UR-FSE Lubrication: Oil and Oil Filter: Replacement"

^ 2007 / 2008 / 2009 LS 460:
Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "1UR-FSE Lubrication: Oil and Oil Filter: Replacement"

^ 2008 / 2009 LS 600h:
Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "2UR-FSE Lubrication: Oil and Oil Filter: Replacement"

^ 2008 / 2009 LX 570:
Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "3UR-FE Lubrication: Oil and Oil Filter: Replacement"