Drain plug tightening torque: 22 to 29 ft-lb

(29 to 39 N·m)

Do not use excessive force.

9.Refill engine with recommended oil and install the oil filler cap securely.

CAUTION

The dipstick must be inserted in place to prevent oil spillage from the dipstick hole while filling the engine with oil.

See CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FUEL/LUBRICANTSin the 9. Technical and consumer informationsection for drain and refill capacity. The drain and refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifications for reference only. Al- ways use the dipstick to determine the proper amount of oil in the engine.

10.Start the engine and check for leakage around the drain plug and the oil filter. Correct as required.

11.Turn the engine off and wait more than 15 minutes. Check the oil level with the dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.

After the operation

1.Install the engine undercover into position as the following steps.

a.Pull the center of the small plastic clip out.

b.Hold the engine undercover into position.

c.Insert the clip through the under- cover into the hole in the frame, then push the center of the clip in to lock the clip in place.

d.Install the other bolts that hold the undercover in place. Be careful not to strip the bolts or over-tighten them.

2.Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground.

3.Dispose of waste oil and filter properly.

WARNING

.Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer.

.Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.

. Keep used engine oil out of reach of

children.

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