Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to FLEX DECOUPLER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

If removed, install the oil cooler hose fitting.
Tighten

Tighten the fitting to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Oil Cooler Hose Fitting
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Install the oil cooler inlet hose clamp and oil cooler inlet hose to the oil cooler hose fitting.

Fig 2: Installing Oil Cooler Inlet Hose Clamp
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Connect the oil cooler inlet hose clamp and the oil cooler. Ensure that the oil cooler seal is in place. Coat the seal with engine oil.

Fig 3: Installing Oil Cooler
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Install the oil cooler connector.
Tighten

Tighten the connector to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 4: Installing Oil Cooler Connector
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Connect the oil cooler outlet hose to the oil cooler.

Fig 5: Connecting Oil Cooler Outlet Hose To Oil Cooler
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Install the oil filter. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT .
Connect the knock sensor electrical connector.
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the cooling system with engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
Add engine oil as necessary. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT .
Inspect the oil cooler for leaks.

Fig 6: Installing Oil Cooler
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