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. Important: If the drain plug is damaged, do NOT reuse it. Replace with a NEW drain plug.

Remove the engine oil drain plug.
4. Remove the lower radiator air baffle and deflector.
5. Remove the oil filter.

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 new oil filter to 3/4 to 1 full turn, after the oil filter gasket contacts the oil filter mounting surface.
3. Install the engine oil drain plug.
Tighten the engine oil drain plug to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the lower radiator air baffle and deflector.
5. Fill the engine with new engine oil.