Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

Warning:
^ Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
^ A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
^ Continuous exposure to used engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

Caution:
^ In case you spill engine oil on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.





1. Remove the oil filter using the SST.
2. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface on the oil filter body.
3. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of the oil filter.
4. Tighten the oil filter 1 and 1/6 turns using the SST.
Tightening torque: 11.7 - 15.7 Nm (1.2 - 1.6 kgf-m, 8.7 - 11.5 ft. lbs.)
5. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
6. Inspect the oil level. Add oil if necessary.