XJ-S V12-5.3L (1982)
Oil Filter: Technical Service Bulletins
Oil Filter - Changing When Sandwich Plate Is Removed
12-37
Oil Filter Assembly - Replacement with Sandwich Plate Removed
MODEL:
XJS
DATE:
8/92
ISSUE:
The repair procedure to change the oil filter assembly when the sandwich plate has been removed is not included in the repair manual.
ACTION:
To replace the oil filter assembly when the sandwich plate has been removed, use the following procedure:
Removal
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Disconnect the oxygen sensor harness multi-plugs.
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Move the harness grommet from the inner fender.
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From the wheel arch, dislodge the sensor harness from the retaining clips.
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Raise the vehicle on a lift.
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Remove the left hand front exhaust pipe heatshield mounting screws and remove heatshield.
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Remove the left hand front exhaust catalyst down pipe.
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Remove the oil cooler feed "P" clip to engine mounting bracket securing screw.
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Remove the oil cooler feed pipe union nut.
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Reposition the oil cooler feed pipe.
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Remove the oil filter assembly mounting bolts and remove the oil filter assembly and gasket.
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Clean engine gasket face if necessary.
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Loosen the bleed hose to relief valve securing clip.
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Remove the bleed hose and clip.
Installation
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Install bleed hose securing clip to the bleed hose.
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Install bleed hose to the relief valve. Install and tighten the securing clip.
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Position the new gasket over the oil filter assembly mounting bolts.
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Align and install the oil filter assembly to the engine block.
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Install and tighten the oil filter assembly mounting bolts.
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Fully install the oil filter feed pipe to the oil filter assembly.
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Tighten the oil cooler feed pipe union nut.
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Install and tighten the oil cooler pipe "P" clip to the engine mounting bracket screw.
