Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

OIL COOLER


Removal and Installation












WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned, engine coolant and engine oil may be hot.

CAUTION:
- When removing oil cooler, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.
- Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.

REMOVAL
1. Remove front RH wheel and tire. Refer to Adjustment.
2. Remove RH fender protector side cover. Refer to Coupe (Coupe models) or Sedan (Sedan models).
3. Drain engine coolant. Refer to Service and Repair.
- Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.
4. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
5. Remove the oil filter. Refer to Service and Repair.
6. Remove the oil cooler.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
1. Check oil cooler for cracks.
2. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through coolant inlet. If necessary, replace oil cooler assembly.

Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Inspect oil pressure relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by tapping it.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
When installing the oil cooler, align the oil cooler stopper with the stopper of the oil pan.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Start engine and check for leaks of engine oil or coolant.