Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Oil filter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine undercover.
2. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
WARNING:
• Be careful not to get burned, the engine and engine oil
may be hot.
CAUTION:
• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil
leakage or spillage.
• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and
the vehicle.
• The oil filter has a built in pressure relief valve. Use a genuine
NISSAN oil filter or equivalent
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new
oil filter.
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification below.
4. Check the oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to LU-23.
5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.
Inspection
OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
• Before starting the engine, check the oil level. If the engine is
already started, stop it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
• Check that the oil level is w ...
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Air bags, seat belts and child restraints
Top tether strap anchor
Rear seat belts with pretensioner(s) for
outboard seating
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Installing the spare tire
WARNING
For AWD vehicles - the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire must be installed to the
rear wheels only. If a front tire is punctured,
install the original rear tire onto
the front wheel, then install the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire on the rear.
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Engine oil
On-vehicle repair