Buick Regal: Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (3.6L LGX)
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Oil Level Indicator Tube - Remove.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4.
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove.
5. Hose Clamp (2) - Disengage.
6. Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
7.
Remove the retainer from the quick connect fitting. (1).
8. Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
1.
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) - Install.
2. Install the retainer to the quick connect fitting. (1).
3.
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Install.
4. Hose Clamp (2) - Engage.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
5. Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Install and tighten10 N.m (89 lb
in).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Oil Level Indicator Tube - Install.
8. Fill the cooling system.
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Removal Procedure
1.
Engine Coolant Fan Module Radiator (1) - Remove.
2.
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Bolt (1) @ Radiator - Remove [2x].
3. Engine Coolant Fan (2) @ Radiator - Remove.
4.
Engine Coo
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.
Preliminary Procedures
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Radiator Inlet Hose @ Water Outlet - Remove.
Thermostat Bypass Hose Clamp [2x]
Procedure
Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
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Your vehicle is equipped with a
pedestrian protection system which
is designed to lift the rear part of the
hood when a pedestrian is detected
during a frontal impact within the
approximate speed range.
When the vehicle is involved in a
frontal impact with an object or a
pedestrian, sensors in the
Special Tools
J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft - Remove.
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Right Side (AWD)Front
Wheel Drive Half Shaft
Replacement - Right Side (FWD)
2. Pl