OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

•  Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.

•  A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.

•  Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.

Caution

•  If engine oil is spilled on the exhaust system, wipe it off completely. If you fail to wipe the spilled engine oil, it will produce fumes because of the heat.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the splash shield (RH).

3.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

4.  Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

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5.  Remove the oil filter. (See OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

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6.  Disconnect the water hoses at the oil cooler.

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7.  Remove the oil cooler.

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8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  Refill with the specified type and amount of the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

10.  Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

11.  Connect the negative battery cable.

12.  Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil or coolant leakage.

•  If there is oil or coolant leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.

13.  Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

14.  Install the splash shield (RH).