SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
1. Drain engine oil.
a. Remove the oil filler cap.
b. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a container.
NOTE: Loosen oil filter carefully and allow oil to drain from filter. Removing filter immediately after loosening it will allow oil to drip on axle
shaft boot. If the oil filter is difficult to remove or install from the engine, or the oil filter fitting remains inside the oil filter upon oil filter removal,
replace the oil filter fitting with a new oil filter fitting.
2. Replace oil filter:
a. Using a tool, remove the oil filter.
CAUTION: The cylinder block sealing surface can be damaged if the oil filter is removed using a chisel or screwdriver. If the filter's steel is
separated from the base plate, a 10 mm alien socket or wrench can be used to remove the filter base plate, and threaded attachment adapter. Clean
