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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 STS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.4L 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Disconnect the engine oil cooler lines from the adapter.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the engine oil pressure switch.
  4. Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 1346214 Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil filter.

    6. Object Number: 1346212 Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil filter adapter mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the oil filter adapter and discard the gasket.
  8. Disassemble the oil filter adapter as necessary. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Disassemble .
  9. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure
  1. Assemble the oil filter adapter as necessary. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Assemble .
  2. Install a new gasket to the oil filter adapter.
  3. Install the oil filter adapter to the engine block.

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


    Object Number: 1346212 Size: SH
  4. Install the oil filter adapter bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1346214 Size: SH
  5. Lightly oil the oil filter gasket with clean oil.

    6. Important: Fill the oil filter with engine oil.

  6. Install the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  7. Connect the electrical connector to the engine oil pressure switch.
  8. Connect the engine oil cooler lines to the adapter.
  9. Install the left engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Adjust the engine oil level to the full mark.
  12. Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.