When to replace the Oil Filter on your FIAT BRAVA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 18 month / 20000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT BRAVA (182) 1.2 16V 80, FIAT BRAVA (182) 1.2 16V 80 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for BRAVA (182) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT BRAVA (182). Tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 27
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT BRAVA (182). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT BRAVA (182). AUTODOC recommends:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 6
    Remove the lower sound insulation.
    Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  4. Step 8
    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #13. Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – FIAT BRAVA (182). Tip:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  5. Step 10
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  6. Step 11
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 12
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
  8. Step 13
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  9. Step 14
    Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
    Step 15
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
  10. Step 16
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  11. Step 17
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  12. Step 18
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
  13. Step 19
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    Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
    Please note!
    Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  14. Step 20
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  15. Step 21
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
  16. Step 22
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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