Chevrolet Trax: Draining fluids and oil filter removal

Fig. 255: Engine Oil Filter Element, Cap And Seal Ring

1. Remove the engine oil filter cap (2) along with the engine oil filter cap seal ring (3) and the oil filter element (1).
2. Remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the oil to drain out.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

3. Install the oil pan drain plug and a NEW seal ring and tighten to 14 N.m (124 lb in).
4. Install the engine oil filter cap along with a NEW engine oil filter cap seal ring and a NEW oil filter element.
5. Tighten the engine oil filter cap to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig. 256: Water Pump Drain Plug And Seal Ring

6. Remove the water pump drain plug (1) and the water pump drain plug seal ring (2) and allow the remaining coolant to drain out.
7. Install the water pump drain plug and a NEW seal ring and tighten to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION PIPE REMOVAL

Fig. 257: Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Retainer Clips And Retainer Clamp

1. Open the 2 positive crankcase ventilation pipe retainer clips (2) and (3).

NOTE: Move retainer clamp (1) in direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation pipe from the intake manifold.

Fig. 258: Turbocharger, Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Assembly And Charger Air Bypass Valve Pipe

3. Loosen the charger air bypass valve pipe clamp (4).
4. Remove the charger air bypass valve pipe from turbocharger.
5. Remove the charger air bypass valve pipe (2) from turbo charger waste regulator solenoid valve.
6. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation pipe from turbocharger (3).
7. Unclip and remove the positive crankcase ventilation pipe assembly (1) from the camshaft cover retainer clips.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD REMOVAL

Fig. 259: Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

1. Remove the 3 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and the washers.
2. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield (2).

WARM UP THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL

Fig. 260: Locating Catalytic Converter Components

1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor wiring harness (3) from retainer clip.
2. Remove the 2 catalytic converter to catalytic converter bracket nuts (4) and (6).
3. Loosen the three way warm up catalytic converter V-clamp (1).
4. Remove the three way warm up catalytic converter (5) and the catalytic converter seal (2).

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