Engine Oil Filter Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Oil filter wrench 07AAA-PLCA100

1. Remove the oil filter with the oil filter wrench.
2. Inspect oil filter sealing surface and be sure all of the rubber seal is removed.
3. Inspect the threads (A) and rubber seal (B) on the new filter. Clean the seat on the filter base, then apply a light coat of new engine oil to the filter rubber seal. Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
   Fig 1: Identifying Threads And Rubber Seal On New Filter

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4. Install the oil filter by hand.
5. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft).
   Fig 2: Tightening Oil Filter

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6. After installation, fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.