NISSAN 2015 Frontier - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 379)

3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter.
4. Unscrew
᭺
A the plate covering the oil filter
exposing the filter. (For VQ40DE engine)
5. Remove pins
᭺
C from the right engine pro-
tector located inside right wheel well and
remove protector. (For QR25DE engine)
6. Loosen the oil filter
᭺
B with an oil filter
wrench by turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the oil filter by turning it by hand.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
7. Wipe the engine oil filter sealing surface with
a clean rag.
CAUTION
Be sure to remove any old gasket material
remaining on the sealing surface of the
engine. Failure to do so could lead to
engine damage.
8. Coat the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
9. Screw on the oil filter until a slight resistance
is felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
10. Start the engine and check for leakage
around the oil filter. Correct as required.
11. Install the plate covering the oil filter. (For
VQ40DE engine)
12. Install the right engine protector and pins.
(For QR25DE engine)
13. Turn the engine off and wait more than
10 minutes. Check the oil level. Add engine
oil if necessary.
QR25DE
LDI2485
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