Canada - Engine - Oil Filter Cap Assembly Precautions

Bulletin
TSB3086R

Issue Date
November 6, 2008

Market
Canada

Title
OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS

Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL

Models
'07-'09 Tundra, '08-'09 Land Cruiser & Sequoia, '09 Corolla, Matrix, & RAV4

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- January 14 2009: SST Part Number has been changed.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.


INTRODUCTION:

The following engines are equipped with a plastic oil filter cap assembly:
- 3UR-FE (Tundra, Sequoia, Land Cruiser)
- 2ZR-FE (Corolla, Matrix)
- 2AR-FE (RAV4)

To prevent damage to the oil filter cap assembly this procedure must be closely followed during oil filter replacement to avoid immediate and future oil filter serviceability concerns.






APPLICABLE VEHICLES:






REQUIRED SSTS:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

NOTE
During oil filter replacement:
- Ensure SST 09228-06500-02 is used to remove and install the oil filter cap
- Inspect the SST for any damage or distortion before use
- Confirm that the SST is fully seated on the oil filter cap when removing/installing
- Ensure a torque wrench is used for oil filter cap installation
Torque: 25 N-m 18 ft-lbf

* Failure to do any of the above may result in oil filter cap and/or SST damage

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Tundra/Sequoia/Land Cruiser
- Year: 2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Lubrication
- Keyword: 3UR-FE Lubrication: Oil and Oil Filter: Replacement

- Model: Corolla/Matrix
- Year: 2009
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Lubrication
- Keyword: 2ZR-FE Lubrication: Oil and Oil Filter: Replacement

- Model: RAV4
- Year: 2009
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Lubrication
- Keyword: 2AR-FE Lubrication: Oil and Oil Filter: Replacement

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.