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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Note: 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. Note: 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

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 260117  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the oil filter to the engine block and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  3. Object Number: 260111  Size: SH
  4. Install the oil drain plug to the engine block and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the crankcase with the proper quantity and grade of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
  7. Remove the oil level indicator.
  8. Wipe the indicator with a clean cloth.
  9. Install the oil level indicator.
  10. Remove the oil level indicator in order to check the level.
  11. Add oil if necessary.
  12. Close the hood.