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72RH0-74E
Oil Filter Replacement
1) Using an oil filter wrench, turn the oil fil-
ter counterclockwise and remove it.
2) Using a clean rag, wipe off the mount-
ing surface on the engine where the
new filter will be seated.
3) Smear a small amount of engine oil
around the rubber gasket of the new oil
filter.
4) Screw the new filter by hand until the fil-
ter gasket contacts the mounting sur-
face.
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(1) Loosen
(2) Tighten
Tightening (viewed from filter top)
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(1) Oil filter
(2) 3/4 turn
5) Tighten the filter as specified below
from the point of contact with the
mounting surface (or to the specified
torque) using an oil filter wrench.
Tightening torque for oil filter
3/4 turn or
14 Nm (1.4 kg-m, 10.3 lb-ft)
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To tighten the oil filter properly, it is
important to accurately identify the
position at which the filter gasket
first contacts the mounting surface.
(1)
(2)
EXAMPLE
NOTICE
To prevent oil leakage, make sure
that the oil filter is tight, but do not
over-tighten it.