Lumina V6-3.1L VIN J (2000)
Oil Line: Service and Repair
Oil Cooler Outlet Line Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Remove the oil cooler pipe bracket bolt from the oil cooler pipe bracket at the right engine mount strut bracket.
3. Disconnect the upper oil cooler outlet hose from the thermostat bypass pipe.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Disconnect the lower oil cooler outlet hose from the oil cooler.
6. Remove the oil cooler outlet hoses and pipe.
7. Remove the upper and/or lower oil cooler outlet hose(s) from the oil cooler pipe.
Installation Procedure