Attachment III - Technical Information

CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS AND LINCOLN TOWN CAR ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT

Affected Vehicles:
1996 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 1996 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car equipped with heavy duty trailer tow, Lincoln Town Car Limousine, or all affected cars for the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) and built through December 31, 1995

PARTS REQUIRED - ORDER AS REQUIRED

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

F6AZ-6A715-AA Assembly, Oil Cooler Hose 1

Inspection

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove air flow shield (belly pan) from under front of engine.

3. Clean oil cooler hoses if necessary, then check Aeroquip Hose identification number on oil cooler hoses.

^ a) Part number FC592-10 - no further action is required. Reinstall air flow shield then return the vehicle to the customer.

^ b) Part number FC571-10 - go to ENGINE OIL COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.

Engine Oil Cooler Hose Assembly Replacement

1. Position a drain under the cooler hoses.

2. Remove redundant clips from hoses at oil filter adapter.

3. Disconnect cooler hoses from adapter, using appropriate disconnect tool.

4. Remove the hose assembly retaining bolt at the cooler, then remove the hose assembly.

5. Verify the O-rings are in place on the ends of the new hoses, then position the new hose assembly to the cooler. Install and tighten the remaining bolts to 8-12 N-m (6-9 ft-lb).

NOTE:
^ Hoses are color coded to the fittings on the adapter.
^ Connect hoses to fittings on the adapter, then install redundant clips.

6. Remove drain pan and install air flow shield, then lower vehicle.

7. Open hood and install fender covers.

8. Check and top-off engine oil as required. Remove covers and close hood.