Tribute 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
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OIL FILTER ADAPTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position in on a hoist. See See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Remove the 5 bolts and the RH splash shield.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm {0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf}.
3. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
4. If equipped, remove the oil filter element.
5. If equipped, remove the spin on oil filter.
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To install, lubricate the spin on oil filter gasket with clean engine oil and tighten the oil filter three-fourths turn after the oil filter gasket makes
contact with the oil filter adapter.
6. Remove the 4 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm {2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lbf}.
NOTE:Discard the gasket.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.