Oil Filter Adapter

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

All engines

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

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

3. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to Section 414-00 .

All engines without oil cooler

4. Remove the 3 bolts and lower the underbody shield.
   • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. NOTE: Do not lubricate the O-ring seal.

   Remove and discard the oil filter.
   • To install, tighten the new oil filter to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).

All engines with oil cooler

6. Remove the engine oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Oil Cooler in this section.

All engines

7. Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.

8. NOTE: Install a new oil filter adapter gasket.

   Remove the 3 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
   • Discard the gasket.
   • To install, tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) plus an additional 60 degrees.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.