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Oil Cooler: Service and Repair




Oil Cooler

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to Jacking and Lifting

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to Battery Disconnect .

3. Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.





4. Using hose clamp pliers, clamp off the 2 oil cooler coolant hoses.






5. 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 Symptom Chart(s) .

Loosen the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.

- Remove the bolt and the oil cooler.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft), then tighten an additional 75 degrees, pause, tighten an additional 15 degrees.





Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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