VUE FWD L4-2.4L Hybrid (2007)
Piston: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Piston Oil Nozzle Replacement
Bulletin No.: 06-06-01-020
Date: September 22, 2006
INFORMATION
Subject:
Information on Replacement of 2.4L LAT Piston Oil Nozzles with 45° Design
Models:
2007 Saturn VUE Green Line Hybrid
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 7S834256
with 2.4L 4-Cylinder Engine (VIN Z - RPO LAT)
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform Saturn Retailers of the procedure to replace 90° piston oil nozzles on 2.4L LAT engines in early-build 2007
Saturn VUE vehicles with a 45° piston oil nozzle, P/N 12591858, that is in current production vehicles built on or after October 1, 2006.
If it is necessary to replace a piston oil nozzle, follow the service procedure in this bulletin to replace the 4 piston oil nozzles with the 45° piston oil
nozzle, P/N 12591858, while the engine is still in the vehicle.
Service Procedure
Disconnect the 12V negative battery cable (in the engine compartment). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (2.4L [LAT]) in
SI.
Disconnect the 36V hybrid generator battery system. Refer to Hybrid Battery Service Disconnect/Connect in SI.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in SI.
Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement in SI.
Remove the serpentine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in SI.
Remove the bolts from the serpentine belt tensioner and leave loose. It is necessary to pry the engine towards the driver side of vehicle with a pry bar to
remove one of the bolts.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the vehicle in SI.
Place a suitable drain pan under the oil pan drain plug.
Remove the oil pan drain plug.
Drain the engine oil.
Remove the right inner tender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement in SI.
