Cobalt L4-2.0L SC VIN P (2005)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Important: DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.
Use a 32 mm (1 1/4 inch) socket with a long extension (1/2 to 3/8 reducer helps if available) and ratchet on the hex on the top of the oil filter cap.
6. Loosen the oil filter housing.
7. Remove the tools.
8. Remove the oil filter and housing.
9. Remove the filter from the cap.
Installation Procedure
