For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Oil Cap and Engine Damage Notice in the Preface section.

Notice: The cylinder block sealing surface can be damaged if the oil filter cap is removed using a chisel or screwdriver.

Important: Either a 68 mm (2.68 in) (14 Flute Oil Filter Wrench) or a 32 mm (.26 in) socket must be used to loosen the oil filter cap assembly.

1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.

Important: Make sure the oil filter gasket is removed from the cylinder block. Do not tighten the oil filter.

2. Using a 14-flat 68 mm (2.68 in) oil filter wrench or 32 mm (1.26 in) socket, fully unscrew the oil filter housing cap to allow the drain back of the oil contained in the housing.
3. Remove the engine oil drain plug and drain the oil into an approved container.
4. Remove the oil filter assembly from the oil filter housing.
5. Grasp the filter housing cap with the filter element attached and gently tap the filter element on the recycling container to release the filter element into the container.
6. Install the new oil filter element into the filter housing cap.
7. Inspect the filter housing cap O-ring and replace if worn, cut, or damaged.
8. Using a 14-flat 68 mm (2.68 in) oil filter wrench or 32 mm (1.26 in) socket, install the oil filter assembly into the oil filter housing.

Tighten
Tighten the oil filter cap to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

9. Clean and install the engine oil drain plug. Replace the drain plug sealing ring if worn or damaged.

Tighten
Tighten the oil drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

10. Fill the engine with 4.73 L (5 quarts) of new 5W-30 engine oil.
11. Install the engine oil filler cap.
12. Start the engine and check for leaks.
13. Check the engine oil level after the engine is OFF for 5 minutes. Add oil as necessary.
14. Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON telltale lamp.