1. Remove the engine oil cooler. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Replacement .
2. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector (2).



3. Remove the nut securing the engine wiring harness clip to the oil filter adapter stud.
4. Reposition the engine wiring harness out of the way.



5. Remove the oil filter adapter bolts and stud.
6. Remove the oil filter adapter and gasket from the engine block.
7. Discard the oil filter gasket.



8. If replacing the oil filter adapter, remove the oil pressure sensor.



9. If replacing the oil filter bypass valve, insert a flat bladed tool into the oil filter bypass hole and remove the valve.

Caution: Maximum gasket performance is achieved when using new fasteners, which contain a thread-locking patch. If the fasteners are not replaced, a thread locking chemical must be applied to the fastener threads. Failure to replace the fasteners or apply a thread-locking chemical MAY reduce gasket sealing capability.

1. If the oil filter bypass valve was replaced, seat the valve fully below the bypass valve hole chamfer.



2. If the oil filter adapter was replaced, lubricate the oil pressure sensor seal with clean engine oil.
3. Apply sealant to the threads of the oil pressure sensor. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the oil pressure sensor to the oil filter adapter and tighten to 16 N·m (12 lb ft) .



5. Apply sealant to the bolt/stud threads, if required. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
6. Position the NEW oil filter gasket and the oil filter adapter to the engine block.
7. Install the oil filter adapter bolts and stud and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) .



8. Install the engine wiring harness clip to the oil filter adapter stud.
9. Install the engine wiring harness nut and tighten to 12 N·m (106 lb in) .



10. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector (2).
11. Install the engine oil cooler. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Replacement .