Engine Oil Filter Replacement - Subaru Forester 2003 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
4. Engine Oil Filter
A: REPLACEMENT
1) Remove six clips.
2) Turn the service hole cover counterclockwise.
3) Remove the oil filter with ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
(Non-turbo model)
ST 18332AA000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
(Turbo model)
(A) Engine oil filter
4) Get a new oil filter and apply a thin coat of engine
oil to the seal rubber.
5) Install the oil filter by turning it by hand, being
careful not to damage the seal rubber.
6) Tighten more (approx. 2/3 to 3/4 turn) after the
seal rubber contacts the cylinder block. Do not
tighten excessively, or oil may leak.
7) After installing the oil filter, run the engine and
make sure that no oil is leaking around seal rubber.
ENGINE OIL FILTER
NOTE:
The filter element and filter case are permanently
joined; therefore, interior cleaning is not necessary.
8) Check the engine oil level. <Ref. to PI-3, PDI
PROCEDURE, Pre-delivery Inspection.>
LU-00005
LU-00006
(A)
PM-00141
PM-8