For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.

1. Place the drain pan under the oil filter.
2. Remove the oil filter. Allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
4. Clean all oil that spilled when the oil filter was removed.
5. Place a drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
6. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1). Allow the oil to drain completely.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

7. Install the oil pan drain plug (1).

Tighten
Tighten the drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

### Installation Procedure

1. Lower the vehicle.
2. Lubricate the NEW oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
3. Tighten the oil filter.

Tighten
Tighten the filter to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

4. Refill the engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities.
5. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.