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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1641015 Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .

    2. Important: Do not remove the oil filter fitting unless replacement or repair is needed.

  2. Remove the oil filter fitting, if necessary.

    3. Object Number: 1641016 Size: SH
  3. Remove the oil filter bypass hole plug, if necessary.

    4. Important: Do not pry against the threads in the oil filter bypass hole when removing the bypass valve.

  4. Insert a flat bladed tool into the oil filter bypass hole and remove the bypass valve, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1641016 Size: SH
  1. Install the oil filter bypass valve, if necessary. Ensure that the valve is seated fully below the bypass valve hole lead in chamfer.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the oil filter bypass valve plug, if necessary. Apply sealer to the threads. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the plug to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1641015 Size: SH
  3. Install the oil filter fitting, if necessary.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

  4. Install the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  5. Check and fill the crankcase as necessary.