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Changing Oil Filter

  1. Remove the undercover using power tool.
  2. Remove the oil filter using Tool.

    Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956) 

    WARNING: Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil are hot.
    CAUTION:
    • Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine NISSAN Oil Filter or equivalent.
    • When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.
    • Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.
    • Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine and vehicle.
      Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter
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  3. Remove any foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
  4. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil filter as shown.
    Fig 2: Applying Clean Engine Oil To Oil Filter Seal Circumference Of Oil Filter
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  5. Screw on the oil filter manually until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten the oil filter an additional 2/3 turn as shown. Or tighten to specification.

    Oil filter : 17.7 N.m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Dimension Of Oil Filter
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  6. Install the undercover.
  7. Check the engine oil level using the dipstick as shown, adjust the engine oil level as necessary.
    8. Fig 4: Checking Engine Oil Level
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  8. Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks, correct as necessary.
  9. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
  10. Check the engine oil level using the dipstick and adjust the engine oil level as necessary.
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