Installing the oil filter element

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Replace O-ring (1) and coat with motor oil.
Parts: O-ring
Coat O-ring (2) with motor oil.
Coat both O-rings (3) with motor oil.
Push the oil filter element into the oil filter cover (1).
The oil filter element must snap audibly into place.

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