Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the oil filter
from the engine block. Clean the oil filter mounting surfaces.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Clean
the oil pan drain plug and mounting surfaces.
Installation Procedure
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.
- Install the oil filter to
the engine block. Tighten the oil filter to oil filter manufacturers specifications.
- Install the drain plug to the oil pan.
Tighten
Tighten drain plug to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Fill the crankcase with oil. Refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
in Maintenance and Lubrication.