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Oil Filter: Service and Repair


Filter - Engine Oil

Service Repair No - 12.60.04


Remove
1. Raise vehicle on a 4 post ramp.
2. Remove underbelly panel.
3. Place suitable container under oil filter to collect spillage.





4. Using strap wrench, remove and discard oil filter.

WARNING: Avoid excessive skin contact with used engine oil. Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer or other serious skin disorders.

Refit
1. Clean oil filter mating face.
2. Lubricate new oil filter sealing ring with clean engine oil.
3. Fit new oil filter and tighten by hand until it seats, then tighten a further half turn.
4. Remove oil container from underneath of engine.
5. Fit underbelly panel.
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
7. Start and run engine and check for leaks.
8. Stop engine, wait a few minutes, then check oil level, Top up if necessary.