6.
Remove the oil filter body (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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All rubber gaskets must not be damaged by assembling parts.
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Do not reuse oil filter body O-ring.
Disconnect the battery "-" terminal.
Remove the engine under cover.
Drain engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil")
Remove the water center pipe.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Water Temperature Control Assembly")
Wait for 5 minutes after loosening the oil filter cap to drain well the oil in the oil filter.
Remove the oil filter body (A).
Tightening torque :
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
All rubber gaskets must not be damaged by assembling parts.
Do not reuse oil filter body O-ring.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Start engine and check for oil leaks.
Recheck the engine oil level.
Disconnect the battery "-" terminal.
Replace the oil filter.
Disconnect the oil filter cap from the oil filter body.
Remove the oil filter element.
Check and clean the oil filter installation surface.
Check the part number and shape of a new oil filter is same as old one.
Install a new oil filter element (A) and a new O-ring (B).
Apply clean engine oil to the new O-rings. Lightly screw the oil filter cap into place, and tighten it until the O-ring contacts the seat.
Finally tighten it again by specified tightening torque.
Tightening torque :
24.5 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18.1 lb-ft)
Fill new engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil")
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Start engine and check for oil leaks.
Recheck the engine oil level.
