Forester F4-2.5L (2008)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Filter
REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Remove the service hole clip located on the under cover.
3) Rotate the service hole cover in the arrow direction.
4) Remove the crank pulley using ST.
CAUTION: If the engine oil spilled on the exhaust pipe or under cover, wipe it off completely to prevent it from emitting smoke or causing a
fire.
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 68 mm (2.68 in) for oil filter)
ST 18332AA010 OIL FILTER WRENCH (Outer diameter: 65 mm (2.56 in) for oil filter)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be careful not to tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
1) Clean the oil filter installation surface on cylinder block.
2) Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
3) Install the oil filter turning it by hand, being careful not to damage the seal rubber.
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Tighten the oil filter 65 mm (2.56 in) in diameter (approx. 2/3 - 3/4 rotation) after the seal rubber of the oil filter comes in contact with cylinder
block. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb).
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Tighten the oil filter 68 mm (2.68 in) in diameter (approx. 1 rotation) after the seal rubber of the oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block.
When using a torque wrench, tighten to 14 N-m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb).
