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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: In order to completely drain the oil from the oil pan internal baffling, the bottom of the oil pan must be level during the oil drain procedure.


    Object Number: 260111  Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the oil fill cap.
  3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Place a oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
  5. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
  6. Drain the engine oil.
  7. Wipe the excess oil from the drain plug hole and plug.

  8. Object Number: 260117  Size: SH
  9. Remove the oil filter from the engine block.
  10. Important: Check the old oil filter to ensure that the filter seal is not left on the engine block.

  11. Wipe the excess oil from the oil filter mounting.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 260117  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the oil filter to the engine block.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 260111  Size: SH
  5. Install the oil drain plug to the engine block.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Fill the crankcase with the proper quantity and grade of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .
  9. Remove the oil level indicator.
  10. Wipe the indicator with a clean cloth.
  11. Install the oil level indicator.
  12. Remove the oil level indicator in order to check the level.
  13. Add oil if necessary.
  14. Close the hood.