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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 928140 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the left engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .

    3. Object Number: 1261655 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the engine oil pressure switch.

    4. Object Number: 928137 Size: SH
  4. Remove the oil filter.

    5. Object Number: 928140 Size: SH
  5. Remove the adapter mounting bolts.

    6. Object Number: 1261660 Size: SH
  6. Remove the adapter and discard the gasket.

    7. Object Number: 1261659 Size: SH
  7. Remove the engine oil pressure switch from the oil filter adapter.
  8. Clean and inspect the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1261656 Size: SH
  1. Install the engine oil pressure switch to the oil filter adapter.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1261660 Size: SH
  2. Install the new gasket.

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

  3. Install the bolts attaching the oil filter adapter to the engine block.

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


    Object Number: 928137 Size: SH
  4. Lightly oil the replacement oil filter gasket with clean oil.

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

  5. Install the oil filter.

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


    Object Number: 1261655 Size: SH
  6. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the engine oil pressure switch (1).
  7. Install the left engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Adjust the engine oil level to the full mark.
  10. Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.