The oil filter on a 2009 Toyota RAV4 2.5L is located on the bottom of the engine, behind the passenger-side front wheel. To access the oil filter, you will need to raise the vehicle and remove the passenger-side front wheel. The oil filter is located behind a plastic cover, which can be removed by removing the screws that hold it in place. Once the cover is removed, you can access the oil filter.
Detailed Instructions
1) Park your vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2) Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
3) Raise the vehicle using a jack and jack stands. Make sure the vehicle is securely supported before crawling underneath.
4) Locate the passenger-side front wheel.
5) Remove the lug nuts that hold the wheel in place, and then remove the wheel.
6) Locate the plastic cover behind which the oil filter is located.
7) Remove the screws that hold the cover in place, and then remove the cover.
8) Locate the oil filter. It is typically a cylindrical-shaped object with a black cap.
9) Use an oil filter wrench to loosen the oil filter. Turn the oil filter counterclockwise until it is loose.
10) Remove the oil filter and discard it.
11) Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
12) Screw the new oil filter into place in place. Tighten the new filter until it is snug.
13) Replace the plastic cover and the wheel that was removed earlier.
14) Lower the vehicle using the jack and jack stands.
15) Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Check for any leaks.
