Prius L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) Hybrid (2010)
NOTICE:
Be sure to remove the O-ring (for the cap) by hand, without using any tools, to prevent damage to the groove for the O-ring on the
cap.
6. INSTALL OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY
(a) Clean the oil filter cap threads and O-ring groove.
(b) Apply a small amount of engine oil to a new O-ring and install it to the oil filter cap.
(c) Set a new oil filter element in the oil filter cap.
(d) Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the installation surface and inside of the engine.
(e) Reapply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the oil filter cap assembly. Align the cutout in the oil filter cap threads 90° to the grooves
in the oil filter bracket and temporarily tighten the cap.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the O-ring does not get caught between the parts.
(f) Using SST, tighten the oil filter cap assembly.
Torque : 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft-lbf)
SST : 09228-06501
NOTICE:
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After tightening the oil filter cap assembly, check for gaps between the installation surfaces.
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Do not remove the oil filter bracket clip when installing the oil filter cap assembly.
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Do not cross thread the oil filter cap assembly.
7. ADD ENGINE OIL
(a) Add new engine oil and install the oil filler cap.