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Engine Oil Cooler: Removal

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  1. Lift and support the intake manifold. Refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the coolant bridge. Refer to Removal .
    3. Fig 1: Intake Manifold Spacer Assembly
    G00564380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the intake manifold spacer assembly.
  4. Remove the oil feed line from the engine oil cooler.
  5. Remove the return line from the engine oil cooler.
  6. Ensure all 4 seals are accounted for.
    CAUTION: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle.
    8. Fig 2: Oil Filter Housing
    G00564381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the oil filter housing.
  9. Remove the crank sensor bolt.
  10. Remove the crank sensor.
    11. Fig 3: Oil Feed Line
    G00564382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the engine oil cooler line clamp.
  12. Remove the oil feed line from the engine block.
  13. Remove the return line from the engine block.
  14. Remove the oil feed line.
  15. Remove the return line.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
    17. Fig 4: Oil Cooler Inlet And Outlet Nuts
    G00564383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the engine oil cooler inlet and outlet nuts.
  18. Remove the engine oil cooler cover bolts.
  19. Remove the engine oil cooler.
    IMPORTANT: Before cleaning the mating surface, plug the cylinder ports with clean rags to keep debris from entering the intake ports.
  20. Clean all sealing surfaces.
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