| Removal and Installation |
| 1. |
Drain engine oil.
(Refer to Lubrication System - "Engine Oil") |
| 2. |
Remove the water center pipe.
(Refer to Cooling System - "Water Temperature Control Assembly") |
| 3. |
Wait for 5 minutes after loosening the oil filter cap to drain well the oil in the oil filter. |
| 4. |
Remove the oil filter body (A).
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| 5. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 6. |
Start engine and check for oil leaks. |
| 7. |
Recheck the engine oil level. |
Components 1. Oil filter body2. Gasket
Components 1. Upper oil pan2. Lower oil pan3. Drain plug4. Drain plug gasket
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover") 3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the parking assist sensor. 4. Pull out the sensor (A) by opening the sensor holder (B) out.
Instructions When Handling Refrigerant 1. R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your hand could result in localized frostbite. When handling the refrigerant, be sure to wear gloves. 2. It is standard practice to wear goggles or glasses to protect your eyes, and gloves to protect your hands.