- Apply clean engine oil GM P/N United States 12345610, GM P/N Canada 993193, or equivalent, to the NEW oil filter adapter seal, O-ring, if applicable.
- Install the NEW oil filter adapter seal into the groove in the oil filter adapter, if applicable.
- Install the NEW oil filter adapter gasket, if applicable, and the oil filter adapter.
- Install the oil filter adapter flat washers, if applicable, and the oil filter adapter bolts.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Apply clean engine oil GM P/N 12345610 or equivalent to the NEW oil filter adapter seal (O-ring) (if applicable).
- Install the NEW oil filter adapter seal into the groove in the oil filter adapter (if applicable).
- Install the NEW oil filter adapter gasket (if applicable) and the oil filter adapter.
- Install the oil filter adapter flat washers (if applicable) and the oil filter adapter bolts.
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.
Tighten
Tighten the oil filter adapter bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
