Engine Oil Cooler Quick Connect Fitting - Revised

Bulletin:
93-6-1

Date:
Sept. '92

Ref.No.:
93-3-6

Corp.Ref.No.:
236201



SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 6B - ENGINE OIL COOLER QUICK CONNECT FITTING

MODELS AFFECTED:
1992-93 REGAL

Note: Refer to TSB # 9361A, dated Nov., 1992 for updated information.

The following procedure should be added to the Regal Service Manual, Section 6B, and used whenever disconnecting or connecting the engine oil cooler pipe at the quick connect fitting, or when removing or installing the fitting itself.

ENGINE OIL COOLER

Quick Connect Fitting

Remove or Disconnect:

1. Pipe, by removing wire retaining clip as follows:

A. Hold one side of clip with thumb tight against fitting.





B. Using a 90 degree bent tip tool (or other suitable tool); pull other side of clip away and down from fitting as shown in Figure 1.

C. Pull out pipe from quick connect fitting as shown in Figure 2.

2. Fitting from radiator.

Install or Connect:

1. Lubricate inner and outer O-ring seals in fitting with engine oil before installation.

2. Fitting to radiator.

Tighten:

Fitting to 27 N-m (20 lb.ft.)

NOTICE:





DO NOT install clip by attempting to push both sides of clip on at the same time. Refer to Figure 3. The resulting stress may weaken its ability to hold the pipe securely, resulting in loss of engine oil and subsequent damage to the engine.



3. Insert wire retaining clip as follows:

A. Insert one side of clip into fitting as shown in Figure 4.

B. Rotate clip around fitting as shown in Figure 5.

C. Make sure that the other side of the clip snaps into place as shown in Figure 6.

4. Insert cooler pipe into fitting by pushing until click is heard, then pull back on pipe to insure the pipe is locked.