Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Filter

REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Drain the engine oil.
4) Remove the service hole cover clip.





5) Rotate the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow.





6) Remove the oil filter using ST.
ST 18332AA020 OIL FILTER WRENCH





INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not tighten excessively, or oil may 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 service hole 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.