Nissan Versa Sedan Service ManualMaintenance (MA) » Engine maintenance
Oil filter
Oil filter
OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. Refer to EXT "Removal and Installation".
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to MA "ENGINE OIL : Draining".
3. Remove oil filter using Tool (A).
Front
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
WARNING: Be careful not to get burned; engine and engine oil may be hot.
CAUTION:
- When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb engine oil leaks and spills.
- Do not spill engine oil on drive belt.
- Completely wipe off any engine oil that spills on engine and vehicle.
- Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use 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 : 17.7 N*m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to MA "ENGINE OIL : Refilling".
5. Install engine under cover. Refer to EXT "Removal and Installation".
OIL FILTER : Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to MA "ENGINE OIL : Inspection".
2. Start the engine and ensure there are no engine oil leaks.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust as necessary. Refer to MA "ENGINE OIL : Inspection".