Removal and Installation

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Remove the left engine support insulator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SUPPORT INSULATORS .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Drain the engine oil.
Disconnect the coolant hoses.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses
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Remove the oil filter.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Filter
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Remove the threaded insert and the oil cooler.

Fig 3: Removing Threaded Insert And Oil Cooler
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Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
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Remove the oil pressure switch.

Fig 5: Removing Oil Pressure Switch
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
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Remove the nut, the bolts, the oil filter adapter and the gasket.
- Discard the gasket.
Fig 7: Removing Oil Filter Adapter And Gasket
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new oil filter adapter gasket.
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil before filling the cooling system.
Fig 8: Installing Oil Filter Adapter And Gasket
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