For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement.
2. Raise the vehicle by its full height.
3. Place a drip pan underneath.
4. Drain the coolant.

• | Place a drip pan underneath.

• | Install the suitable hose to the drain port.

• | Open the coolant drain screw (1).

• | Drain the coolant.

• | Close the coolant drain screw.

5. Place a drip pan underneath.
6. Lower the vehicle by its full height.
7. Remove the coolant pipe (1) from the thermostat housing.

• | Remove the 2 bolts (2).

• | Push the coolant pipe into the oil filter adapter.

8. Remove the coolant pipe (1) from the coolant pump.

• | Remove the 2 bolts (2).

• | Push the coolant pipe into the oil filter adapter.

9. Remove the oil filter adapter (3).

• | Release the coolant pipe (1) and push into the oil filter adapter.

• | Remove the bolt (2).

• | Remove the 4 bolts (4).

### Installation Procedure

1. Clean the sealing surface.

Note: Be careful of the wiring harness bracket.

2. Install the oil filter adapter.

• | Use 2 new gaskets.

• | Install the 4 bolts.

• | Push the coolant pipe into the oil pump module.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

• | Install the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the 5 bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

• | Install the coolant pipe to the coolant pump.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Note: Coat seal rings with silicone grease (white).

3. Install the thermostat housing coolant pipe to the oil filter adapter.

Use 2 new gaskets.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

4. Clean the sealing surface.
5. Install the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Replacement.
6. Inspect and correct the engine oil level.
7. Close the hood.