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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Unbolt the air conditioning compressor and set aside. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 1829109 Size: SH
  2. Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
  3. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the oil filter adapter bolts from the engine block.

    5. Object Number: 1829112 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil filter adapter.

    6. Object Number: 1829114 Size: SH
  6. Remove and discard the oil filter adapter gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1829114 Size: SH
  1. Position a NEW oil filter adapter gasket onto the oil filter adapter.

    2. Object Number: 1829112 Size: SH
  2. Place the oil filter adapter into position.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1829110 Size: SH
  3. Install the oil filter adapter bolts. Ensure the longer bolts (1) is installed in the upper rear position.

    4. Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

  4. Install a NEW oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
  5. Install the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.