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Oil Filter: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Position the oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plug.

3. Remove the engine oil drain plug.
4. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug, replace if necessary.
5. Clean and inspect the engine oil drain plug sealing surface on the oil pan, repair or replace oil pan if necessary.

6. Remove the oil filter.
7. Clean and inspect the oil filter sealing area on the oil filter adapter, repair or replace if necessary. 

Installation Procedure

1. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil.

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