Mariner 4WD L4-2.5L (2010)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Remove the 5 bolts, the pin-type retainer (not shown) and the RH splash shield.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
3. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the spin-on oil filter.
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To install, lubricate the spin-on oil filter gasket with clean engine oil and tighten the oil filter three-fourths turn after the oil filter gasket makes
contact with the oil filter adapter.
5. NOTE: Discard the gasket.
Remove the 4 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
