Purpose, Function
The oil jet valve injects engine oil on the back of the piston to cool the piston.
Construction
The oil jet valve is installed into the cylinder block.

The oil jet valve is built into the check ball and spring.

Operation
1. When the oil pressure applied to the check ball exceeds the spring force, the check ball and spring are pressed down.
2. The oil passage is opened to the nozzle and engine oil is injected to the back side of the piston.

3. When the oil pressure applied to the check ball is lower than the spring force, the spring presses up the check ball.
4. The oil passage to the nozzle is closed and the injection of engine oil stops.

Oil Filter
Oil Pan Removal/InstallationLiftgate Garnish Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
d. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connectors.
4. Remove nuts A.
5. Detach clips B shown in the figure.
6. Remove the liftgate ...
Hazard Warning Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the decoration panel..
3. Verify that the continuity between the hazard warning switch terminals is
as indicated in the table.
If the continuity is as indicated in the table, go to the next step.
If not as indicated i ...
Oil Filter
Purpose, Function
Engine oil is filtered by passing engine oil through the oil filter element.
Construction
The oil filter is installed on the right side surface of the cylinder block.
A spin-on type (full-flow type) oil filter has been adopted.
The bypa ...