Drain the engine oil out of the sub oil pan and inside the engine
- Oil filter removal
Place an oil tray under the filter to prevent the remaining oil from running off during the oil filter
removal.
Remove the oil filter by turning it with an oil filter wrench. (Figure 1)
- Oil filter installation
Apply a thin coat of oil to the O ring of the new oil filter. (Figure 2)
Put the oil filter in the oil filter frame located in the lower part of the engine side and tighten it
up according to the designated tightening force. (Figure 3)
Tightening force: 21.6~24.5 N·m (2.2~2.5 kgf·m)
Wipe the dropping oil with a dry cloth.
Figure 4 Oil filter location
CAUTION
Avoid using an oil filter wrench when installing an oil filter.
Tightening excessively may cause a damage on the O ring and result in oil leakage.
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Figure 1 Oil filter removal Figure 2 Apply oil Figure 3 Install the oil filter
replacement