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.

Drain the engine oil. Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
Remove the service hole cover (A) of the under cover.

Fig 1: Locating Service Hole Cover Bolts
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Remove the oil filter using ST.
ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH

Fig 2: Locating Oil Filter
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