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Engine Prelubing: Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter
    GM1847954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Ensure the oil cooler lines are disconnected and the oil filter adapter oil cooler line ports are blocked in order to direct the oil from the engine preluber into the engine.
  1. Remove the engine oil filter.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying EN-47971 & Oil Filter Adapter
    GM1847956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Special new tool EN 47971 must be used. Due to the special size and thread pitch of the oil filter adapter fitting ensure the proper tool is used or component damage will result.
  2. Install the J-45299:  preluber EN-47971:  adapter onto the oil filter adapter.
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Fitting With EN-47971
    GM1847964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the 1/8 NPT fitting from the J-45299:  preluber into the port on the EN-47971:  adapter.
    4. Fig 4: Identifying J 45299 Flexible Hose
    GM1847965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the J-45299:  preluber flexible hose to the fitting.
    5. Fig 5: Identifying Engine Preluber J 45299
    GM863255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Open the valve of the J-45299:  preluber.
    6. NOTE: A constant and continuous flow of clean engine oil is required in order to properly prime the engine. Use the approved engine oil as specified in the owner's manual.
  6. Pump the handle of the J-45299:  preluber in order to flow a minimum of 1-1.9 liters (1-2 quarts) of fresh clean engine oil. Observe the flow of engine oil through the flexible hose and into the engine assembly.
  7. Close the valve of the J-45299:  preluber.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying J 45299 Flexible Hose
    GM1847965Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the J-45299:  preluber flexible hose.
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Fitting With EN-47971
    GM1847964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the fitting from the EN-47971:  adapter.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying EN-47971 & Oil Filter Adapter
    GM1847956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the EN-47971:  adapter from the oil filter adapter.
    11. CAUTION: This engine uses a special high performance oil filter. Use of any other filter may lead to filter failure and/or severe engine damage.
  11. Ensure the NEW oil filter is filled with clean fresh engine oil.
    12. Fig 9: Identifying Oil Filter
    GM1847954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  12. Install the NEW oil filter and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
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