Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL





1. Remove the oil filter using Tool as shown.
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)

CAUTION:
^ The oil filter is provided with a relief valve. Use genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.
^ Be careful not to get burned, the engine oil may be hot.
^ When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leakage or spillage.
^ Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
^ Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.





2. Apply engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil fitter.





3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn, or tighten to specification.
Oil filter : 17.6 Nm (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft. lbs.)
4. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.
5. Check oil level and add engine oil.