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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LLU/A16LET)

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LLU/A16LET)

Removal Procedure


1. Turn the ignition OFF.

2. Open hood.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

4. Place a suitable drain below the oil filter housing.

5.
Note

Use a 6-point socket to remove the oil filter cap (3).


Remove the oil filter cap (3).


6. Remove and discard the oil filter insert (1).

7. Remove and discard the oil filter cap seal (2).

8. Place a suitable drain below the oil pan drain plug (4).

9. Remove the oil pan drain plug (4).

10. Allow the oil to drain completely.

11. Remove and discard the O-ring seal (5).


Installation Procedure


1. Install the oil pan drain plug (4) with a NEW O-ring seal (5).


2.
Warning

Lubrication must be applied to the threads of the oil filter cap prior to installation. Failure to lubricate the oil filter cap threads can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.


Lubricate the oil filter cap threads with clean engine oil.

3. Install a NEW oil filter cap seal (2).

4. Install the NEW oil filter insert (1).

5.
Warning

Proper oil filter cap tightening is mandatory. Failure to tighten the oil filter cap to the proper specification can hinder later removal and cause possible oil filter cap damage.


Note

Use a 6-point socket to install the oil filter cap.


Install the oil filter cap (3).

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Remove the oil fill cap.

8. Fill the engine with the appropriate oil type and quantity. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

9. Install the oil fill cap.