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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the oil cooler and the oil cooler inlet hose clamp. Ensure that the oil cooler seal is in place.

    Coat the seal with engine oil.

    Fig 1: Installing Oil Cooler
    G01500464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the oil cooler connector

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 2: Installing Oil Cooler Connector
    G01500465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the oil cooler outlet hose to the oil cooler.
    Fig 3: Connecting Oil Cooler Outlet Hose To Oil Cooler
    G01500466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the oil filter. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Connect the knock sensor electrical connector.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Fill the engine cooling system with engine coolant.

    Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .

  8. Add engine oil as necessary. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Inspect the oil cooler for leaks.
    Fig 4: Installing Oil Filter
    G01500467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.