Oil Filter Housing Repair Procedures

Removal and Installation

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery.
2. 2
   Remove the engine under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
3. 3
   Remove the engine oil filter housing (A).

   Tightening torque: 20.6 ~ 23 N·m

   

   Check that the oil seal is in place. Do not reuse the oil seal. When installing, check the gasket for damage and tears.

4. 4
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
5. 5
   Start the engine and check for oil leaks.
6. 6
   Recheck the engine oil level.
7. 7
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery.
8. 8
   Remove the engine under cover. (Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
9. 9
   Drain the engine oil. (Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil")
10. 10
    Replace the oil filter.

    1. Disconnect the oil filter cap (A) from the oil filter housing. Turn the cap slightly and wait one minute for residual oil in the filter to drain. Then remove the cap completely.

       

    2. Remove the oil filter element.
    3. Make sure the part number of the new oil filter matches the old one.
    4. Install a new oil filter element (A) and a new O-ring (B).

       

       Check that the O-ring is installed correctly inside the cap.

    5. Apply clean engine oil to the new O-rings. Screw the oil filter cap lightly into place and tighten it until the O-ring contacts the seat.
    6. Finally, retighten to the specified tightening torque.

       Tightening torque: 31.4 ~ 38 N·m

11. 11
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
12. 12
    Start the engine and check for oil leaks.
13. 13
    Recheck the engine oil level.