Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Filter

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.

1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Drain the engine oil.
3) Remove the under cover.
4) Remove the engine oil filter using the ST.
ST 18332AA020 OIL FILTER WRENCH





INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.

1) Clean the engine oil filter installation surface of the oil cooler.
2) Obtain a new engine oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install the engine 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 Nm (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb).
5) Install the under cover.
6) Lower the vehicle.
7) Refill the engine oil.
8) Check the engine oil level.

INSPECTION

1) After installing the engine 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.