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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 using ST.

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

ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH

Fig 1: Removing Oil Filter Using Oil Filter Wrench ST498547000
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