TL L5-2451cc 2.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
2. Inspect the threads and rubber seal on the new filter. Wipe off the seat on the engine block, then apply a light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal.
NOTE: Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
3. Install the oil filter by hand.
4. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the special tool.
Tighten: 7/8 turn clockwise.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Use this procedure to tighten the filter if eight numbers (1 to 8) are printed on the surface of the filter.
1) Make a mark on the oil filter base under the number that shows at the bottom of the filter when the rubber seal is seated.
