Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair

Oil Filter Adapter Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the oil fill cap.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug (430) and O-ring (429).
5. Allow the oil to drain into an appropriate container.




6. Remove the engine oil filter (437). Allow the rest of the engine oil to drain into an appropriate container.




7. Remove the oil filter adapter (438).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Prior to installing a NEW oil filter, ensure that the old oil filter gasket has been removed from the engine block. If not, remove the old gasket.

1. Install a NEW oil filter adapter (438).

Tighten the adapter to 55 Nm (40 lb ft).




2. Install a NEW engine oil filter (437).

Tighten the filter to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).




3. Install the oil pan drain plug (430) and O-ring (429).

Tighten the drain plug to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Fill the engine with the appropriate amount and type of NEW engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (Service Intervals) and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada) (Service Intervals).
6. Check the oil level.
7. Install the oil fill cap.
8. Close the hood.
9. Reset the engine oil life monitor, if necessary. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting (Service and Repair).