Engine oil service:

Release and tighten down main flow oil filter cap with a socket only.

Fig 1: View Of Main Flow Oil Filter Cap

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When the main flow oil filter cap is opened, engine oil flows from the oil filter housing back into the oil sump. Release main flow oil filter cap and remove towards top.

Installation:

Tightening torque 11 42 2AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Installation:

Replace and oil O-ring.

Fig 2: Locating Oil O-Ring

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Drain or draw off engine oil.

Fig 3: Opening Oil Drain Plug

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When engine oil is drained, open cap in engine underguard.

Open oil drain plug and drain off engine oil.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque 11 13 1AZ. Refer to ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Complete vehicle and set in horizontal position.

Top up engine oil.

Start engine and run at idle until oil indicator lamp goes out.

Switch off engine, wait approx. 5 minutes and then check engine oil level.

Top up engine oil if necessary.