Engine Oil Filter Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Oil filter wrench 07HAA-PJ70100

1. Remove the oil filter with the special tool.
2. Inspect the threads (A) and rubber seal (B) on the new filter. Wipe off the seat on the engine block, then apply a light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal. Use only filters with a built-in bypass system
   Fig 1: Inspecting Threads & Rubber Seal On New Filter

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3. Install the oil filter by hand.
4. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the special tool.

   Tighten:  3/4 turn clockwise.

   Tightening torque:  12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8-7 Ft.Lbs.)

   Fig 2: Installing Oil Filter By Hand

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5. If 4 numbers or marks (1 to 4 or dtrif to dtrif dtrif dtrif dtrif) are printed around the outside of the filter, use the following procedure to tighten the filter.
   • Spin the filter on until seal lightly seats against the block, and note which number or mark is at the bottom
   • Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise 3 numbers or marks from the one you noted. For example, if numbers 2 is at the bottom when the seal is seated, tighten the filter until the number 1 comes around the bottom.
     Fig 3: Installing Oil Filter

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     Fig 4: Identifying Oil Filter Installation Markings

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6. After installation, fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.