Pic. 128. The location of the oil filter on the engine 2.3 liters
Pic. 129. Oil filter parts (engine 2.9 l): 1 - filter element; 2 - filter housing cover; 3 - sealing gasket; 4 - oil filter sealing rings (2 pcs.); 5 — a bolt of fastening of the case of the filter; 6 - drain bolt; 7 - sealing ring; 8 - filter housing
On fig. 128 shows the location of the filter on a 2.3L engine. The filter device is shown in fig. 129. Removal and installation must be performed in the following order:
- unscrew the oil filter. To do this, unscrew the screw on the cover at the top of the filter (see fig. 128) and remove the filter element. Let the oil drain into the filter housing;
- finally remove the filter element from the housing and remove the gasket. Remove also small sealing rings;
- insert a new filter element with new gaskets, screw on the filter cover and tighten it. Pay attention to the correct installation of sealing gaskets;
- check the oil level if only the filter element has been replaced. If necessary, add oil to the engine;
- start the engine and let it run. After stopping, check the engine for oil leaks.