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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2004 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 5.7L (LS1 Export) 🢒 Engine Block Plug Removal

Tools Required

J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket


    Object Number: 43569 Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Do not remove the engine block front oil gallery plug unless service is required.
       • If the front oil gallery plug is removed for service, a NEW oil gallery plug must be installed.

  1. Remove the oil pressure sensor, if not previously removed, using the J 41712 or equivalent.

    2. Object Number: 309854 Size: SH
  2. Remove the engine block oil level indicator tube hole plug, if required.

    3. Object Number: 63164 Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine block right rear coolant plug.

    4. Object Number: 65332 Size: SH
  4. Remove the engine block coolant heater, if applicable.

    5. Object Number: 63165 Size: SH
  5. Remove the engine block left front coolant plug, if applicable.

    6. Object Number: 63167 Size: SH
  6. Remove the engine block left front oil gallery plug.

    7. Object Number: 64923 Size: SH
  7. Remove the engine block left rear oil gallery plug.
  8. Inspect the block plug sealing washers.

    9. If the block plug and heater sealing washers are not damaged, they may be used during assembly.


    Object Number: 63228 Size: MH
  9. Remove the engine block rear oil gallery plug.
  10. Inspect the O-ring seal of the rear oil gallery plug.

    11. If the O-ring seal is not cut or damaged, the plug and O-ring seal may be used during assembly.


    Object Number: 64295 Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Remove the front oil gallery plug only if service is required.
       • If the front oil gallery plug is removed, a NEW oil gallery plug must be installed.

  11. Remove the engine block front oil gallery plug.