GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (LX9) 🢒 Oil Filter Adapter Removal

    Object Number: 909556 Size: SH
  1. Remove the oil filter adapter bolts.
  2. Remove the oil filter adapter and gasket.
  3. Remove the oil filter bypass hole plug.

    4. Important: Do not pry against the threads in the oil filter bypass hole when removing the bypass valve.

  4. Remove the oil filter bypass valve by prying out with a suitable tool.