Oil Filter Is Hard to Remove – 2014 Acura MDX

B14-033
August 29, 2014
BTB 52133 (1408)

 

Oil Filter Is Hard to Remove

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Year	Model	Trim	VIN Range
2014	MDX	2WD	5FRYD3…EB000001 thru 5FRYD3…EB017889
2014	MDX	SH-AWD	5FRYD4…EB000001 thru 5FRYD4…EB039646

 

SYMPTOM

The oil filter is hard to remove.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

The original oil filter was cross-threaded onto the oil filter feed pipe.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the oil filter feed pipe.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name	Part Number	Quantity
Oil Filter Feed Pipe (Holder)	90015-PH1-013	1

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Part Name	Part Number	Quantity
Jam Nut, 20 x 1.5 mm (McMaster-Carr) or commercially available	90326A145	2

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number	Description	Flat Rate Time	Template ID	Failed Part Number
1111M6	Replace the oil filter feed pipe.	0.3 hour	14-033N	90015-PH1-013

 

Defect Code: 08001
Symptom Code: 02801
Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. If not already done, raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the splash shield to gain better access to the oil filter.
3. Remove the oil filter.
   • If the oil filter is hard to remove, the oil filter feed pipe threads are stripped/damaged, or the oil filter comes off with the feed pipe attached to it, go to step 4.
   • If the oil filter comes off as normal and the oil filter feed pipe is not damaged, this bulletin does not apply.
4. If the oil filter feed pipe did not come off with the oil filter, remove it using vise-grips.

 

5. Thread two 20 x 1.5 mm jam nuts to the new oil filter feed pipe.

 

6. Lock the nuts together using a 30 mm wrench and 30 mm socket wrench.
7. Add a few drops of engine oil to the threads of the oil filter feed pipe, then install, and torque it to 35 N∙m (26 lb-ft).

 

8. Remove the nuts from the oil filter feed pipe.
9. Complete the oil change as needed.

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