Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Oil filter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the oil filter using Tool.
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.
Oil filter : 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
4. Check oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to LU-9.
5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.
Inspection
OIL LEVEL
• 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 within ...
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WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the I-FCW
system could result in serious injury or
death.
The I-FCW system can help warn the
driver before a collision occurs but
will not avoid a collision. It is the driver’s
responsibility to stay alert, drive
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Windshield wiper blades
Cleaning
If your windshield is not clear after using
the windshield-washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other material
may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
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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.
Failure to do so could cause overheating
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Engine oil
On-vehicle repair