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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the engine while it is still hot. Service the engine when it is cool.
  1. Place a drain pan under the oil filter adapter.
  2. Remove the engine oil cooler lines mounting bolt from the oil filter adapter assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Lines From Oil Filter Adapter Assembly
    G01646419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the oil filter assembly.
  4. Remove the engine oil cooler line to engine bracket bolt.
  5. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the engine bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Line-To-Engine Bracket Bolt
    G01646420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the oil cooler lines from the radiator. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE/HOSE QUICK CONNECT FITTING .
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Oil Cooler Lines From Radiator
    G01646421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the engine oil cooler lines.
  8. Clean all of the components with a suitable solvent. Dry the components with compressed air.
  9. Inspect the following for damage or distortion:
    • The connector fittings
    • The connectors
    • The engine oil cooler lines
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