Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Position the oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.





3. Remove the engine oil drain plug.
4. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug, repair or replace if necessary.
5. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan, repair or replace oil pan if necessary.





6. Remove the oil filter.
7. Clean and inspect the oil filter sealing area, repair or replace if necessary.

Installation Procedure
1. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil and install the new oil filter.





2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the new oil filter.
Tighten the filter to 7/8 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.





3. Install the engine oil drain plug.
Tighten the plug to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the oil drain pan.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the engine with new engine oil.
7. Reset the oil life indicator.