Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

OIL COOLER

Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant.





2. Remove the oil filter.





3. Remove the oil cooler.
(1) Disconnect the coolant hoses.
(2) Remove the cooler mounting bolt.

Caution:
^ The oil cooler sealing surfaces are soft metals. Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove gasket material; only use manual scrapers. Do not scratch or gouge sealing surfaces or oil leaks may occur.

4. Carefully clean the sealing surfaces.
(1) Install a new oil filter.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.