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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2.0L 4 cylinder (KR20DDET engine
model)
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it
reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dips ...
System malfunction
If the I-FCW system malfunctions, it will be
turned off automatically, a chime will
sound, the AEB with Pedestrian Detection
system warning light (yellow) will illuminate
and the warning message [Malfunction]
will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take
If the warning light (yello ...
Jacking up vehicle and replacing
the damaged tire (AWD models)
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
to the AWD ...
Engine oil
On-vehicle repair