Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Oil Cooler

Oil Cooler:

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the LH catalytic converter.
4. Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses from the oil cooler.

5. CAUTION: 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 Engine System.

Remove the 6 bolts and the oil cooler.
^ Discard the gaskets.
^ Inspect the oil cooler.
^ Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.

Installation
1. Using new gaskets, install the oil cooler and the 6 bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Connect the 2 coolant hoses to the oil cooler.
3. Install the LH catalytic converter.
4. Fill and bleed the cooling system.