Removal Procedure
- Remove the oil fill cap.
- Remove the engine shield. Refer to
Engine Shield Replacement
.
- Remove the oil pan skid plate. Refer to
Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement
.
- Clean away all dirt and debris from the engine oil pan drain plug area.
- Position an appropriate container under the engine oil pan.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug.
Allow the engine oil to drain into the container.
- Position the container under the engine oil filter drain deflector.
Important: Ensure the old oil filter seal is not left on the engine block.
- Remove the oil filter using a suitable wrench.
Allow the engine oil to drain to the oil filter drain deflector and into the container.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil.
Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.
- Install a NEW oil filter.
Tighten
Tighten the filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Wipe the excess oil from the oil filter drain deflector.
- Install the oil pan drain plug.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
- Fill the crankcase with the proper type and amount of engine oil. Refer to
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
and
Approximate Fluid Capacities
.
- Install the oil fill cap.
- Start the engine and check the oil pressure gage for the appropriate pressure to build up.
- Shut the engine off.
- Inspect under the vehicle in the oil filter and oil pan drain plug areas for leaks.
- Remove the oil level indicator and check for the correct oil level. Add oil if necessary.
- Install the oil pan skid plate. Refer to
Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement
.
- Install the engine shield. Refer to
Engine Shield Replacement
.