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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Installation

Oil Filter Adapter Installation K w/o RPO L37 V03 LD8 BQ9 V4U V92 W20

  1. Install NEW O-ring seals in the oil filter adapter.

    2. Object Number: 591904 Size: SH
  2. Position the oil filter adapter on the crankcase.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  4. Install the oil pressure sensor.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 591872 Size: SH
  5. Fill the oil filter with oil.
  6. Install the oil filter.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 522513 Size: SH
  7. Install the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket.
  8. Install the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket bolts.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

Oil Filter Adapter Installation K w/RPO L37 V03 LD8 BQ9 V4U V92 W20

  1. Install NEW O-ring seals in the oil filter adapter.

    2. Object Number: 591906 Size: SH
  2. Position the oil filter adapter on the crankcase.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  4. Install the oil pressure sensor.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 591905 Size: SH
  5. Fill the oil filter with oil.
  6. Install the oil filter.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 522520 Size: SH
  7. Install the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket.
  8. Install the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket bolts.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the generator/air conditioning compressor mounting bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

Oil Filter Adapter Installation E w/o RPO L37 V03 LD8 BQ9 V4U V92 W20


    Object Number: 591904 Size: SH
  1. Position the oil filter adapter on the crankcase.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  3. Install the oil pressure sensor.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 591872 Size: SH
  4. Fill the oil filter with oil.
  5. Install the oil filter.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

Oil Filter Adapter Installation E w/RPO L37 V03 LD8 BQ9 V4U V92 W20


    Object Number: 591906 Size: SH
  1. Position the oil filter adapter on the crankcase.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  3. Install the oil pressure sensor.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 591905 Size: SH
  4. Fill the oil filter with oil.
  5. Install the oil filter.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).