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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 Astra 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.6L (LDE or LLU) and 1.8L (2H0) 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1936581 Size: SH
  1. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement.
  2. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
  3. Place a drip pan underneath.
  4. Drain the coolant.
    5. • Place a drip pan underneath.
    • Install the suitable hose to the drain port.
    • Open the coolant drain screw (1).
    • Drain the coolant.
    • Close the coolant drain screw.
  5. Place a drip pan underneath.
  6. Lower the vehicle by its full height.

    7. Object Number: 1945800 Size: SH
  7. Remove the coolant pipe (1) from the thermostat housing.
    8. • Remove the 2 bolts (2).
    • Push the coolant pipe into the oil filter adapter.

    Object Number: 1945808 Size: SH
  8. Remove the coolant pipe (1) from the coolant pump.
    9. • Remove the 2 bolts (2).
    • Push the coolant pipe into the oil filter adapter.

    Object Number: 1945810 Size: SH
  9. Remove the oil filter adapter (3).
    10. • Release the coolant pipe (1) and push into the oil filter adapter.
    • Remove the bolt (2).
    • Remove the 4 bolts (4).

Installation Procedure
  1. Clean the sealing surface.

    2. Note: Be careful of the wiring harness bracket.

  2. Install the oil filter adapter.
    3. • Use 2 new gaskets.
    • Install the 4 bolts.
    • Push the coolant pipe into the oil pump module.

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    • Install the bolt.

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

    • Install the coolant pipe to the coolant pump.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

    Note: Coat seal rings with silicone grease (white).

  3. Install the thermostat housing coolant pipe to the oil filter adapter.

    4. Use 2 new gaskets.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 2 bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Clean the sealing surface.
  5. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement.
  6. Inspect and correct the engine oil level.
  7. Close the hood.