| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Drain engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil") |
| 2. |
Remove the water center pipe.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Water Temperature Control Assembly") |
| 3. |
Wait for 5 minutes after loosening the oil filter cap to drain well the oil in the oil filter. |
| 4. |
Remove the oil filter body (A).
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| 5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 6. |
Start engine and check for oil leaks. |
| 7. |
Recheck the engine oil level. |
Components 1. Oil filter body2. Gasket
Components 1. Upper oil pan2. Lower oil pan3. Drain plug4. Drain plug gasket
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Using a screw driver or remover, remove the center fascia lower panel (A). 3. Remove the in-car hose (A) and disconnect the connectors (B) from the heater & A/C control unit. 4.
Replacement 1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. 2. Replace faulty tube or hose. Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system. 3. Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque.