Malibu L4-2.2L (2007)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Tools Required
J 44887 Oil Filter Wrench
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
Important: DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.
4. Use a J 44887 to remove the oil filter cap.
5. Remove the oil filter cap with filter.
6. Remove the filter from the cap.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the filter to the cap.
2. Install the oil filter cap with filter.