For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil filter.
- Remove the oil filter adapter and gasket.
- If the bypass valve hole plug or the bypass valve need to be removed, the air conditioning compressor must be removed and repositioned. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
- Remove the oil filter bypass hole plug.
- Insert a flat-bladed tool into the oil filter bypass hole and remove the bypass valve.
Important: If the bypass valve does not need to be replaced, the bolt nearest the air conditioning compressor does not need to be fully removed. The hole in the adapter and the gasket are slotted to allow the bolt to be loosened and the adapter and gasket removed without fully removing the bolt.
Important: It is not necessary to evacuate and recharge the air conditioning system, it is only necessary to remove the belt and the compressor fasteners to reposition the compressor.
Installation Procedure
- Install the oil filter bypass valve (1) to the proper depth.
- Install the oil filter bypass hole plug.
- If the air conditioning compressor has been removed, reinstall the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
- Install the oil filter and gasket.
- Install the oil filter.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check and fill the crankcase as necessary.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the plug to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
