Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Cooler

REMOVAL
1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Remove the under cover.
4) Drain the engine oil.
5) Drain engine coolant.
6) Remove the bolts which install water pipe of oil cooler to oil pump.





7) Remove the water by-pass pipe and hose between oil cooler and water pump.





8) Remove the engine oil filter.
9) Remove the oil cooler connector and remove the oil cooler.





INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:





INSPECTION
1) Check the coolant paths for clogs while spraying compressed air.
2) Check the mating surfaces of cylinder block, gasket groove and oil filter for damage.