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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L66) 🢒 Oil Pump Suction Pipe and Screen Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Drain the engine oil.

    3. Object Number: 1236204 Size: SH
  3. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1236181 Size: SH
  4. Remove the oil pipe bolts.
  5. Remove the oil pipe screen assembly.
  6. Remove the oil pipe O-ring. Discard.
  7. Clean the gasket surfaces.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1236181 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW oil pump pipe O-ring.
  2. Install the oil pipe screen assembly.

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

  3. Install the oil pump pipe bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 1236204 Size: SH
  4. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Refill the engine with 4.73 L (5 qt) of oil.
  7. Start the vehicle and inspect for leaks and correct oil pressure.