Oil Filter Adapter and Bypass Valve Assembly Replacement for Pontiac Torrent 2008

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .



3. Remove the oil filter adapter bolts (2).
4. Remove the oil filter adapter (1) and gasket from the engine block.



5. Remove the oil filter bypass hole plug.




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

6. Insert a flat-bladed tool into the oil filter bypass hole and force the bypass valve out in order to remove the bypass valve.

1. Install the oil filter bypass valve (1) to the proper depth.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the oil filter bypass hole plug.

Tighten
Tighten the plug to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).




3. Install the oil filter adapter (1) and gasket to the engine block.
4. Install the oil filter adapter bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Fill the engine with NEW engine oil. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities , Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Maintenance Schedule .