Oil Filter Is Hard to Remove – 2014 Acura MDX

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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 Oil Filter Is Hard to Remove - 2014 Acura MDX | small light 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 Oil Filter Is Hard to Remove - 2014 Acura MDX | small light

 

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.

oil filter feed pipe

 

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

oil filter feed pipe

 

  1. Lock the nuts together using a 30 mm wrench and 30 mm socket wrench.
  2. 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).

oil filter feed pipe

 

  1. Remove the nuts from the oil filter feed pipe.
  2. Complete the oil change as needed.

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