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Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal

  1. Remove the engine oil filter cap (2) along with the engine oil filter cap seal ring (3) and the oil filter element (1).
    Fig 1: Engine Oil Filter Element, Cap And Seal Ring
    GM2190433Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the oil to drain out.
  3. Install the oil pan drain plug and a NEW seal ring and tighten to 14 N.m (124 lb in).
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the engine oil filter cap along with a NEW engine oil filter cap seal ring and a NEW oil filter element.
  5. Tighten the engine oil filter cap to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  6. Remove the water pump drain plug (1) and the water pump drain plug seal ring (2) and allow the remaining coolant to drain out.
    Fig 2: Water Pump Drain Plug And Seal Ring
    GM2190440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the water pump drain plug and a NEW seal ring and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).