Oil Cooler

Removal

NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer Section 303-03A .

3. Remove the 3 bolts and lower the underbody shield.

4. Remove and discard the oil filter.

5. Disconnect the 2 coolant hose quick connect couplings from the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .

6. NOTICE: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may cause engine failure. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to Section 303-00 .

   Remove the threaded fitting and the oil cooler. Inspect the engine oil cooler.
   • Discard the gasket.

Installation

1. Using a new gasket, install the oil cooler and threaded fitting.
   • Tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb-ft).

2. Connect the 2 coolant hose quick connect couplings to the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .

3. NOTE: Do not lubricate the O-ring seal.

   Install a new oil filter.
   • Tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).

4. Position the underbody shield and install the 3 bolts.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03A .