Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Filter

REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the under cover.
4) Drain the engine oil.
5) Remove the oil filter using the ST.
ST 4985447000 OIL FILTER WRENCH





INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not overtighten. Doing so may cause an oil leak.

1) Clean the oil filter installing surface of oil cooler.
2) Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install the oil filter turning it by hand, being careful not to damage the seal rubber.
4) Tighten more (approx. 3/4 turn) after the seal rubber contacts the oil cooler. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 14 N-m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb).
5) Install the under cover.
6) Lower the vehicle.
7) Refill the engine oil.

INSPECTION
1) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.

NOTE: The filter element and filter case are permanently jointed; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.

2) Check the engine oil level.