OEM 2007 Toyota 4Runner Oil Filter

2007 Toyota 4Runner Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the oil filter on 2007 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: The first task when replacing an oil filter involves proper protection against engine oil contact since the oil both causes skin irritation and harbors dangerous pollutants. You must drain the engine oil through engine under cover seal No. 3 together with oil pan drain plug removal until all oil drains out completely. Put the new gasket on the drain plug and repose it after torquing it to 40 Nm (408 kgf/cm, 30 ft. lbs.). Use Special Service Tool: 09228-07501 to extract the oil filter from its position by using its opening in the drain pipe cap. Replace the pipe cap as you simultaneously clean the oil catch plate. To use a drain hose connect it properly to the oil filter bracket utilizing a 0.31 inch (8 mm) inside diameter hose with 35.43 inch (900 mm) length before guiding the hose through the engine under cover to accumulate oil. Use the special tool to detach the oil filter before taking out the drain hose and restoring the hose cap. Install a new oil filter by cleaning its contact area on the bracket surface before applying clean engine oil to the rubber gasket. Begin tightening the oil filter by hand until the gasket reaches the bracket after which use the special tool to achieve an extra 3/4 turn and torque it to 18 Nm (184 kgf/cm, 13 ft. lbs.). Add fresh oil to the engine which should reach its standard capacity followed by installation of the oil filler cap. The engine oil level needs verification and you should also inspect all oil leaks.