2014 Flex Workshop Manual

SECTION 303-01B: Engine — 3.5L GTDI	2014 Flex Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR	Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Oil Filter Adapter

Item	Part Number	Description
1	6714	Engine oil filter
2	W503283	Oil filter adapter bolt (3 required)
3	6881	Oil filter adapter
4	6A636	Oil filter adapter gasket

Removal

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

Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

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

Installation

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.

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