Oil Filter Adapter

Removal

All engines

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

2. If equipped, release the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.

Engines with oil cooler

3. Remove the engine oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Oil Cooler in this section.

All engines

4. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

5. NOTE: Oil filter adapter with oil cooler shown, oil filter adapter without oil cooler similar.

   Remove the 3 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
   • Discard the gasket.
   • Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.

Installation

All engines

1. Using a new gasket, install the oil filter adapter and the 3 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) plus an additional 45 degrees.

2. NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter seal.

   Install a new the engine oil filter.
   • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.

Engines with oil cooler

3. Install the engine oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Oil Cooler in this section.

All engines

4. If equipped, install the underbody shield and attach the 4 retainers.