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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.

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2. Place a basin underneath.

Note:  DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.
3. Remove the engine oil filter cap (1) along with:
  •  engine oil filter cap seal ring (2)
  •  2 oil filter seal rings (4)
  •  oil filter element (3)
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
5. Open the front compartment insulator service opening.

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6. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
7. Remove the oil pan drain plug (2) and the gasket (1).

Installation Procedure


Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

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1. Install a NEW oil pan drain plug seal ring (1) to the oil pan drain plug (2).
2. Install the oil pan drain plug and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft) .
3. Close the front compartment service opening.
4. Lower the vehicle.

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Caution: Lubrication must be applied to the threads of the oil filter cap prior to installation. Failure to lubricate the oil filter cap threads can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.


Note:  DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.
5. Install the engine oil filter cap along with:
  •  NEW oil filter element (3)
  •  2 NEW oil filter seal rings (4)
  •  NEW engine oil filter cap seal ring (2)
6. Lubricate the oil filter cap threads and the seal ring with clean engine oil.
7. Tighten the engine oil filter cap to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) .
8. Fill the engine with engine oil. Refer to Engine Mechanical Specifications .
9. Close the hood.

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