Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil into a suitable container.





3. For RWD vehicles remove the oil filter from the oil filter adapter.





4. For Four Wheel Drive vehicles open the access panel in the steering linkage shield.
5. Remove the oil filter from the remote oil filter adapter.
6. Inspect to ensure the engine oil filter gasket is removed.

Installation Procedure





1. Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
2. For a RWD vehicle install the oil filter to the oil filter adapter.





3. For Four Wheel Drive vehicle install the oil filter to the remote oil filter adapter.
4. Tighten the oil filter following the instructions on the filter.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the oil pan drain plug into the oil pan.

^ Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Fill the crankcase with the proper capacity and quality of engine oil.
^ Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid.
^ Refer to Explanation of Scheduled Services.
8. Operate the engine and check for leaks and oil pressure.
9. For a Four Wheel Drive vehicles close the access panel in the steering linkage shield.