Engine Oil Filter Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Oil filter wrench 07HAA-PJ70100

1. Remove the splash shields (see step 24 on ENGINE ASSEMBLY ).
2. Remove the oil filter with the special tool.
3. Inspect the threads (A) and rubber seal (B) on the new filter. Clean the seat on the engine block, 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: Inspecting 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 clockwise with the special tool.

   Tighten: 3/4 Turn Clockwise 

   Tightening Torque: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft) 

   Fig 2: Tightening Oil Filter Clockwise With Special Tool

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6. If four marks (ARROW) are printed around the outside of the filter, use the following procedure to tighten the filter.
   • Spin the filter on until its seal lightly seats against the engine oil cooler, and note which number is at the bottom.
   • Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise three marks from the one you noted. For example, if the ARROW mark is at the bottom when the seal is seated, tighten the filter until the center of the ARROW mark comes around to the bottom.
   Fig 3: Identifying Mark On Oil Filter

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7. 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.