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Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal 6.2L LS3


    Object Number: 1408844  Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil pan drain plug (430) with O-ring (429).

  2. Object Number: 1408845  Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine oil filter (437).

  4. Object Number: 1559828  Size: SH
  5. Remove the right side rear engine block coolant drain hole plug (146) with washer (145).

  6. Object Number: 1408846  Size: SH
  7. Remove the engine block coolant heater (114) with washer (115).

Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal 6.2L LS9

Special Tools

J 35908 Oil Filter Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 2054060  Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil pan drain plugs (1).
  2. • The front bottom drain plug will drain approximately 8.9 L (9.4 qts) oil from the engine oil tank and hoses.
    • The left side drain plug will drain approximately 0.95 L (1.0 qt) oil from the engine oil pan.

    Object Number: 2054012  Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine oil filter (1) using the J 35908 wrench or equivalent.

  4. Object Number: 1552523  Size: SH
  5. Remove the right side engine block coolant drain hole plug (146) and seal (145).

  6. Object Number: 2054018  Size: SH
  7. Remove the engine block coolant heater (1) and seal (2).