Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Oil filter

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to EXT-16, "Exploded View".
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "Draining".
3. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.

: Front

Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot.

CAUTION:

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leaks or spills.

• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.

• Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.

• The oil filter is provided with a relief valve. Use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil filter.

3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn (A), or tighten to specification.

Oil filter : 18.0 NВ·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)

4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Refilling".
5. Install engine under cover. Refer to EXT-16, "Exploded View".

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "Inspection".
2. Start the engine, and check that there are no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level, and adjust the level. Refer to LU-7, "Inspection".