Engine Oil Filter: Removal

CAUTION: If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

Remove the oil filter.

NOTE: Clean off water or dust from the oil element mating surface using air.

Remove the oil filter using ST.

ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH

Remove using a general tool (65/67 mm 14 Flutes).

Fig 1: Locating Oil Filter

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