GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Position a suitable container to catch the engine oil.
  3. Remove the engine oil filter (except Four Wheel Drive vehicle).
  4. Disconnect the engine oil cooler pipes (RWD vehicle) from the oil filter adapter. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Disconnect the remote oil filter inlet and outlet hoses (Four Wheel Drive vehicle) from the oil filter pipe adapter. Refer to Remote Oil Filter Adapter Pipe Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 4554 Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil filter adapter bolts.

    7. Object Number: 4555 Size: SH
  7. Remove the oil filter adapter and the oil filter adapter gasket.
  8. Discard the oil filter adapter gasket.

    9. Object Number: 4556 Size: SH
  9. Remove the oil filter adapter seal (O-ring).
  10. Discard the oil filter adapter seal (O-ring).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 4556 Size: SH
  1. Install the NEW oil filter adapter seal (O-ring) into the groove in the oil filter adapter.

    2. Object Number: 4555 Size: SH
  2. Install the oil filter adapter and NEW oil filter adapter gasket.

    3. Object Number: 4554 Size: SH

    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 21 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Connect the engine oil cooler pipes (RWD vehicle) to the oil filter adapter. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Connect the remote oil filter inlet and outlet hoses (Four Wheel Drive vehicle) to the oil filter pipe adapter. Refer to Remote Oil Filter Adapter Pipe Replacement .
  6. Install the engine oil filter (except Four Wheel Drive vehicles). Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Operate the engine and check for leaks.
  9. Inspect the engine oil level and fill to the proper level.