For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Place the drain pan under the oil filter.
- Remove the oil filter. Allow the oil to drain completely.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Clean all oil that spilled when the oil filter was removed.
- Place a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug (1). Allow the oil to drain completely.
- Install the oil pan drain plug (1).
Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
Installation Procedure
- Lower the vehicle.
- Lubricate the NEW oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
- Tighten the oil filter.
- Refill the engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities.
- Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
Tighten
Tighten the filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
