Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2005)
1. Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
2. For a RWD vehicle, install the oil filter to the oil filter adapter.
3. For 4WD vehicles, install the oil filter to the remote oil filter adapter.
4. Tighten the oil filter following the instructions on the filter.
5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the oil pan drain plug into the oil pan.
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Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Fill the crankcase with the proper capacity and quality of engine oil.
8. Operate the engine and check for leaks and oil pressure.
9. For a 4WD vehicles, close the access panel in the steering linkage shield.
