Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the oil fill cap.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the oil pan drain plug (430) and O-ring (429).
- Allow the oil to drain into an appropriate container.
- Remove the engine oil filter (437). Allow the rest of the engine oil to drain into an appropriate container.
- Remove the oil pan cover bolts.
- Remove the valve lifter oil pressure relief valve (455).