Document ID: 2669491

Removal Procedure

Remove the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front.

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Note: Use a 6-point socket to remove the oil filter cap.

Place a suitable drain pan below the oil filter adapter (4).

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Remove the oil filter cap (1).

Note: It is normal for oil to drain from the oil filter chamber in the oil filter adapter housing. Do NOT replace the oil filter adapter for this condition.

Remove and discard the oil filter cartridge (3).
Inspect the oil filter cap O-ring (2), replace if necessary.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Position the drain pan below the oil drain plug (1).

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Remove the oil pan drain plug (1).
Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug seal (2), replace parts as necessary.
Allow the oil to drain completely.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.

Install the oil pan drain plug and NEW drain plug seal and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

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Lower the vehicle.

Caution: Lubrication must be applied to the threads of the oil filter cap prior to installation. Failure to lubricate the oil filter cap threads can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.

Lubricate the oil filter cap threads and NEW O-ring with clean engine oil.

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Caution: Proper oil filter cap tightening is mandatory. Failure to tighten the oil filter cap to the proper specification can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.

Note: Use a 6-point socket to install the oil filter cap.

Install a NEW oil filter cartridge (3).

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Install the oil filter cap (1) and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
Fill the engine with the appropriate oil type and quantity. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Approximate Fluid Capacities.
Install the intake manifold cover (2). Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front.

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Operation	Task	Skill	Hours
Remove & Replace	Filters · Oil Filter, R&R Filter Only.	C	0.3
Remove & Replace	Filters · Oil Filter, R&R · NOTE · To Change Oil, Add		0.1

Oil Filter