Engine Oil Filter - Subaru LEGACY 2003 Service Manual

ENGINE OIL FILTER

LUBRICATION
7. Engine Oil Filter
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove under cover. <Ref. to EI-13, REMOV-
AL, Front Under Cover.>
2) Remove oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
LU-00100
B: INSTALLATION
1) Get a new oil filter and thinly apply engine oil to
the seal rubber.
2) Install oil filter by turning it by hand, being careful
not to damage seal rubber.
3) Tighten more (approximately 2/3 to 3/4 turn) af-
ter the seal rubber contacts the cylinder block. Do
not tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
C: INSPECTION
1) After installing oil filter, run engine and make
sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.
NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are integrated
therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
2) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to LU(H4SO)-8,
INSPECTION, Engine Oil.>
LU(H4SO)-18