Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Remove the oil filter using Tool.






Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)


WARNING:
- Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil are hot.

CAUTION:
- 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.





- The oil filter has a built in pressure relief valve. Use a genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent

INSTALLATION
1. Clean off any foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.





2. Apply engine oil to the oil seal surface of the new oil filter.
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification below.






Oil filter : 17.6 N.m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

4. Check oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to Testing and Inspection.
5. Turn the Hybrid System ON and after warming up the engine, check for oil leaks.