Oil Filter: Service and Repair

OIL FILTER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Drain engine oil. Refer to Removal and Replacement.
2. Remove the RH fender protector side cover. Refer to Coupe (Coupe models) or Sedan (Sedan models).





3. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.

Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)


WARNING:
- Be careful not to get burned, the engine and engine oil may be 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. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.





2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact 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 : 18.0 N.m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to Removal and Replacement.
5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.
6. Install the RH fender protector side cover. Refer to Coupe (Coupe models) or Sedan (Sedan models).