GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket


    Object Number: 873826  Size: SH

    Important: In order to completely drain the oil, the bottom of the oil pan must be level during the oil drain procedure.

  1. Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the oil to drain.

  2. Object Number: 260117  Size: SH
  3. Remove the engine oil filter.

  4. Object Number: 63164  Size: SH
  5. Remove the right rear engine block coolant drain hole plug and allow the coolant to drain.

  6. Object Number: 63165  Size: SH
  7. Remove the left front engine block coolant drain hole plug, if applicable, and allow the coolant to drain.

  8. Object Number: 1276785  Size: SH
  9. Remove the engine block coolant heater, if applicable, and allow the coolant to drain.

  10. Object Number: 823316  Size: SH
  11. Use the J 41712 , or equivalent, in order to remove the oil pressure sensor, if required.