Transit Connect L4-2.0L (2010)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
Oil Filter Adapter
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.
3. Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses from the oil cooler.
4. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the EOP switch.
6. Remove and discard the oil filter.
7. Remove the 4 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
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Discard the gasket.
Installation
1. Using a new gasket, install the oil filter adapter and the 4 bolts.
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
2. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.
Install a new oil filter.
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Tighten the oil filter three-fourths turn after the oil filter gasket makes contact with the oil filter adapter.
3. NOTE: Apply thread sealant to the EOP switch threads.
Install the EOP switch.
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Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
4. Connect the EOP switch electrical connector.
5. Connect the 2 coolant hoses to the oil cooler.
6. Top off the engine with clean engine oil.
7. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.
