Oil Filter Adapter Replacement with Engine Oil Cooler

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Position a suitable container to catch the engine oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filter.
4. Disconnect the engine oil cooler hoses from the oil filter adapter. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement.



5. Remove the oil filter adapter bolts (1).



6. Remove the oil filter adapter (1) and the oil filter adapter gasket (2).
7. Discard the oil filter adapter gasket.



8. Remove and discard the oil filter adapter seal, O-ring (1).

1. Install the NEW oil filter adapter O-ring seal (1) into the groove in the oil filter adapter.



2. Install the oil filter adapter (1) and NEW oil filter adapter gasket (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Install the oil filter adapter bolts (1) and tighten to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).
4. Connect the engine oil cooler hoses to the oil filter adapter. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement.
5. Install the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Operate the engine and check for leaks.
8. Inspect the engine oil level and fill to the proper level,

Oil Filter Adapter Replacement w/o Engine Oil Cooler

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Position a suitable container under the vehicle.



3. Remove the oil filter.
4. Remove the oil filter adapter.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the oil filter adapter and tighten to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
2. Install the oil filter and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.
5. Fill the engine with the proper quantity and quality of engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities.
6. Shut the engine OFF and check the oil level, add if needed.