GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Position a suitable container to catch the engine oil.
  3. Disconnect the engine oil cooler pipes from the oil filter adapter. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Removal .
  5. Clean all sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Installation .
  2. Connect the engine oil cooler pipes to the oil filter adapter. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Operate the engine and inspect for oil leaks.
  5. Inspect the engine oil level and add oil if necessary.