Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Filter
REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the clip.
4) Rotate the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow.
5) Remove the oil filter using the ST.
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)
CAUTION: If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
1) Clean the oil filter installation surface on cylinder block or oil cooler.
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 or oil cooler. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 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 or
oil cooler. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 14 N-m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb).
4) Put the service hole cover back.
5) Lower the vehicle.
