OIL FILTER (w/ EGR Cooler) REPLACEMENT

CAUTION:


  • Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result in the loss of the skin's natural oils, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer.

  • Wear protective clothing and gloves. Avoid contact with used oil. If contact occurs, wash the area thoroughly with soap and waterless hand cleaner. Never use gasoline, thinners, or solvents to wash the skin.

  • In order to protect the environment, dispose of used oil and used oil filters at designated disposal sites only.


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD)


    1. Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover.

  2. DRAIN ENGINE OIL


    1. Remove the oil filler cap.

    2. Remove the oil drain plug, and drain the engine oil from the oil pan.

      Note

      Collect the oil in an oil disposal container.

  3. REMOVE OIL FILTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Using SST, remove the oil filter.

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      Tech Tips

      Insert the drain hose in the oil cooler cover. Put the disposal container beneath the drain hose to collect the oil from the oil cooler cover.

  4. INSTALL OIL FILTER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Check and clean the oil filter installation surface.

    2. Apply clean engine oil to the gasket of a new oil filter.

    3. Lightly screw the oil filter into place by hand. Tighten it until the gasket contacts the seat.

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      Using SST, tighten the oil filter. Depending on the work space available, choose from the following.

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      1. If enough space is available, use a torque wrench to tighten the oil filter.

        Torque:
        12 N*m  { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

      2. If enough space is not available to use a torque wrench, tighten the oil filter 3/4 turn by hand or with a common wrench.

  5. ADD ENGINE OIL


    1. Wipe the oil pan and drain plug.

    2. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      34 N*m  { 347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf }

    3. Add new oil.

      Standard oil capacity
      Item Specified Condition
      Drain and refill with oil filter change 6.9 liters (7.3 US qts, 6.1 Imp. qts)
      Drain and refill without oil filter change 6.6 liters (7.0 US qts, 5.8 Imp. qts)
      Dry fill 7.4 liters (7.8 US qts, 6.5 Imp. qts)

    4. Install the oil filler cap.

  6. INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK

  7. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD)


    1. Install the No. 1 engine under cover with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      28 N*m  { 286 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }