Oil Filter Replacement
WARNING:
- Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
- A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
- Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
CAUTION:
- If engine oil is spilled on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.
- Remove the service hole cover (installed to front under cover No. 2) used to remove the oil filter.
- Remove the front splash shield (RH). (with oil cooler) (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the oil filter using the commercially available, cup-type oil filter wrench (67 mm {2.6 in} diameter, 14 sided).
- Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface.
- Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of a new oil filter.
- Tighten the oil filter according to the instructions on the package or side of the oil filter.
Tightening torque (reference value)
12-16 N.m {123-163 kgf.cm, 107-141 in.lbf}
- Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
- If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
- Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION .)
- Install the front splash shield (RH). (with oil cooler) (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the service hole cover.