REMOVAL
Drain engine oil. Refer to Changing Engine Oil.
Remove front fender protector side cover RH. Refer to Exploded View.
Remove the oil filter using suitable tool (A) as shown.

WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot.
CAUTION:
When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leaks or spills.
Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the Nissan Murano vehicle.
NOTE:
It is recommended to use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent. The use of parts that do not meet or exceed NISSAN specifications may cause damage to the Nissan Murano vehicle, and have an effect on warranty coverage. Always check with the Parts Department for the latest information.
INSTALLATION
Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter.

Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface, then tighten it by turning another 2/3 turn.

| Oil filter | : 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb) |
Refill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to Changing Engine Oil.
Check the engine oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to Inspection.
After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leaks.
Install front fender protector side cover RH. Refer to Exploded View.
Engine Oil
Evap Vapor Lines
Your vehicle has two types of security systems:
Vehicle security system NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer SystemThe vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors, liftgate or the hood when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type system that activates when a vehicle is moved or when a vibration occurs.