Housing, Oil Filter: Removal
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NOTE:
If the Oil Filter Adapter is being removed for an Oil Leak Condition, Oil Dye (P/N - CH5010042AC) MUST be used first do determine the location of the oil leak. (If oil dye has not been used, the repair will not be validated)
- Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the oil temperature sensor and oil pressure sensor electrical connectors (3).
- Remove five bolts (1) and remove the oil filter housing.
- Lift the oil filter housing and remove the heater hose (2).NOTE:
If there is an oil leak (identified by the use of Oil Dye - CH5010042AC) coming from between the OFA and the valley deck mating surfaces, replace only the four gaskets and the drain tube O-ring as shown here. The O-ring and four gasket set is #68191356AA.
- Remove and discard the oil filter housing seals (2) and O-ring seal (1).
- If required, remove the oil temperature sensor (1) from the oil filter housing.
- If required, remove the oil pressure sensor (2) from the oil filter housing.


