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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61) 🢒 Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal

    Object Number: 412095 Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil filter cap. Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the oil to drain out.
  2. Remove the oil filter from the cap and discard.
  3. Clean the oil filter housing in the engine block.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the oil pan drain plug.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Remove the water pump drain plug from the water pump and allow the coolant to drain from the water jacket.
  6. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the water pump drain plug.
  7. Install the water pump drain plug.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump drain plug to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  8. If cleaning or repairing the engine block, it is not necessary to reinstall the plugs.