RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
(c) Install the pipe to the oil filter cap.
NOTE: If the O-ring is removed with the drain plug, install the O-ring together with the pipe.
HINT: Use a container to catch the draining oil.
(d) Check that the oil is drained from the oil filter. Then disconnect the pipe as shown in the illustration and remove the O-ring.
(e) Using SST, remove the oil filter cap.
SST: 09228-06501
NOTE: Do not remove the oil filter bracket clip.
(f) Remove the oil filter element and O-ring from the oil filter cap.
NOTE: Be sure to remove the cap O-ring by hand, without using any tools, to prevent damage to the cap O-ring groove.
3. INSTALL OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY
(a) Clean the inside of the oil filter cap, its threads and its O-ring groove.