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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the oil pressure indicator switch to the oil cooler. Use a NEW seal ring.
  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Tighten the oil pressure indicator switch to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  4. Fig 1: Oil Cooler And Oil Cooler Gasket
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  5. Clean the sealing surfaces.
  6. Install the oil cooler (1) in compound with a NEW oil cooler gasket (2) and a NEW seal ring (3).
  7. Lower vehicle.
  8. Fig 2: Oil Cooler Bolts
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  9. Install the 2 oil cooler bolts (1) and hand tighten.
  10. Fig 3: Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe
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  11. Install the engine oil cooler inlet pipe (2) in compound with a NEW seal ring (3).
  12. Install the oil cooler inlet hose to the water outlet and install the oil cooler inlet hose clamp (1).
  13. Install the engine oil cooler bolt (5).
  14. Install the engine oil cooler inlet pipe bolt (4) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  15. Tighten the 3 engine oil cooler bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  16. Fig 4: Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Clamp And Bolt
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  17. Install the turbocharger coolant return pipe (3) to the oil cooler inlet pipe.
  18. Install the turbocharger coolant return pipe clamp (2).
  19. Install turbocharger coolant return pipe bolt (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  20. Connect the oil pressure indicator switch wiring harness plug.
  21. Raise vehicle.
  22. Fig 5: Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe
    GM2371625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Install the oil cooler outlet pipe (2) in compound with the oil cooler outlet hose to the oil cooler.
  24. Install the oil cooler outlet pipe bolt (1) to the engine block and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  25. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LUV) .
  26. Fig 6: Thermostat Housing And Oil Cooler Outlet Hose
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  27. Install the oil cooler outlet hose (3) to the thermostat housing (1).
  28. Install the oil cooler outlet hose clamp (2).
  29. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  30. Install the turbocharger oil feed pipe and the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Turbocharger Oil Feed Pipe Replacement .
  31. Connect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  32. Fill engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .