Aztek V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the oil filter.
4. Remove the oil cooler.
5. Remove oil filter bypass hole plug.
6. Insert a flat-bladed tool into the oil filter bypass hole and force the bypass valve (1) out.
7. Remove the oil filter bypass valve.