Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the splash shield using power tool.
2. Remove the oil filter using Tool.
Tool : KV10115801 (J-38956)

CAUTION:
^ The oil filter is provided with a relief valve. Use a 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 any foreign material adhering to the oil filter installation surface on the oil cooler.





2. Apply engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter as shown.





3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn as shown. Or tighten to specification using Tool.
Oil filter : 14.7 - 20.5 Nm (1.5 - 2.0 kg-m, 11 - 15 ft. lbs.)
Tool : KV10115801 (J-38956)
4. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.
5. Install the splash shield.
6. Check oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to "ENGINE OIL".