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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  4. Remove the lower oil pan. Refer to Lower Oil Pan Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 159448 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil intake pipe bolts.
  6. Remove the oil intake pipe.
  7. Remove the oil intake pipe O-ring.
  8. Clean the sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 159448 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil intake pipe O-ring.
  2. Install the oil intake pipe.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the oil intake pipe bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil intake pipe bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  4. Install the lower oil pan. Refer to Lower Oil Pan Replacement .
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.