Removal And Installation

OIL COOLER


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil and engine coolant may be hot.

NOTE:
When removing oil cooler only, step 2 is unnecessary.
1. Remove engine undercover with power tool.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Draining Engine Coolant and Procedures.

NOTE:
Perform this step when removing water pipes.
3. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
- When removing oil cooler only, pinch water hoses near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant from spilling out.
- Remaining engine coolant in piping will come out. Use a tray to collect it.

CAUTION:
- Perform this step when the engine is cold.
- Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4. Remove oil filter. Removal And Installation.

CAUTION:
Never spill engine oil on drive belts.
5. Remove connector bolt, and oil cooler.

CAUTION:
Never spill engine oil on rubber parts such as drive belts and engine mounting insulator.
6. Remove water pipes, if necessary.

INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Check that no foreign objects are adhering to the mating surfaces.
- Align cutout on oil cooler with protrusion on oil pan side (2WD) or oil filter bracket (AWD), and tighten connector bolt.





- 2WD models

1 : Oil cooler
A : Engine right side
B : Cutout
C : Protrusion
Arrow : Engine front





- AWD models

1 : Oil cooler
2 : Oil filter bracket
3 : Connector bolt
A : Protrusion
B : Cutout
Arrow : Engine front