Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Procedure





1. Remove engine oil filler cap.





2. Using a 14-flat 68 mm (2.68 in.) oil filter wrench or 32 mm (1.26 in.) wrench, fully unscrew oil filter housing cap to allow drain back of oil contained in housing.





3. Remove engine oil drain plug and drain oil into approved container.





4. Remove oil filter assembly from oil filter housing.

5. Grasp filter housing cap with filter element attached and gently tap filter element on recycling container to release filter element into container.

6. Install new oil filter element into filter housing cap.

7. Inspect filter housing cap 0-ring and replace if worn, cut, or damaged.





8. Using a 14-flat 68 mm (2.68 in.) oil filter wrench or 32 mm (1.26 in.) wrench, install oil filter assembly into oil filter housing.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 ft-lbs).





9. Clean and install engine oil drain plug. Replace drain plug sealing ring if worn or damaged.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 ft-lbs).





10. Fill engine with 4.73 L (5 qt.) of new 5W-30 engine oil.

Capacities:

Engine Oil: 4.73 L (5 qt.).

11. Install engine oil filler cap.

12. Start engine and check for leaks.





13. Check engine oil level after engine is Off for 5 minutes. Add oil if necessary.

14. Reset "SERVICE OIL SOON" telltale lamp.