L200 L4-2.2L VIN F (2002)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
This article has been updated with bulletin: 01-T-40.
ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
NOTICE: Do not use a universal type oil filter wrench to remove oil filter, damage to oil cap and engine may result.
NOTICE: The cylinder block sealing surface can be damaged if oil filter is removed using a chisel or screwdriver.
IMPORTANT: Either a 68 mm (14 Flute Oil Filter Wrench) or a 32 mm socket must be used to loosen oil filter cap assembly.
1. Remove engine oil filler cap.
IMPORTANT: Make sure oil filter gasket is removed from cylinder block. Do not tighten oil filter.
2. Using a 14-flat 68 mm (2.68 inch) oil filter wrench or 32 mm (1.26 inch) socket, fully unscrew oil filter housing cap to allow drain back of oil
contained in housing.
