Oil Filter: Service and Repair

12.60.04 Filter - engine oil
Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection information are observed.

Remove
1. Position absorbent cloth beneath oil filter housing to collect spillage.





2. Remove oil filter cap and filter element from oil filter housing. Remove oil filter element from oil filter cap. Discard filter element and 2 O-rings.

Refit
1. Clean oil filter cap and housing.
2. Fit 2 new oil filter O-rings and lubricate with clean engine oil.
3. Fit new oil filter element into oil filter cap.
4. Fit oil filter cap and tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove absorbent cloth.
6. Clean oil filter cap and housing.
7. Remove engine oil dipstick.
8. Remove engine oil filler cap and fill engine to correct level.
9. Clean engine oil filler cap and mating face.
10. Fit engine oil filler cap.
11. Fit engine oil dipstick.
12. Start engine and run at idle speed until oil pressure warning light extinguishes.
13. Visually check oil filter cap for signs of leakage.
14. Stop engine, wait a few minutes, then check oil level. Top up if necessary.