LUBRICATION(H4DO 1.5) > Engine Oil Filter
CAUTION:
Do not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
1. Clean the oil filter installation surface on cylinder block or oil cooler.
2. Obtain a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal rubber.
3. Install the oil filter turning it by hand, being careful not to damage the seal rubber.
• Tighten the oil filter 65 mm (2.56 in) in diameter (approx. 2/3 — 3/4 rotation) after the seal rubber of the oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block or oil cooler. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 12 N·m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.9 ft-lb).
• Tighten the oil filter 68 mm (2.68 in) in diameter (approx. 1 rotation) after the seal rubber of the oil filter comes in contact with cylinder block or oil cooler. When using a torque wrench, tighten to 14 N·m (1.4 kgf-m, 10.3 ft-lb).
4. Install the under cover.
5. Lower the vehicle.