Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Oil Cooler

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drip tray for workshop crane (VAS 6208)

• Spring-type clip pliers (VAS 5024 A)

Removing

CAUTION!
Cover cap of expansion tank with rag and open carefully, as hot steam or hot coolant may escape when opening.

- Open cap of coolant expansion tank.

- Remove engine cover - arrows -.





- For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.





- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.





- Remove quick-release fasteners - 3 - and remove rear noise insulation, if installed.

- Drain engine coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures

- Remove intake manifold and fuel rail.

- Remove bracket for cable connector - arrows - from coolant pipe.





- Disconnect coolant hose - 1 -.





- Remove bolts - 2 -.

- Disconnect coolant hoses - arrows - from coolant pipe.





- Remove bolt - 1 - and remove coolant pipe.

- Remove oil cooler - arrows -.





Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

• Always replace gaskets and seals.

• Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type.

- Fill with coolant. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Draining and Filling ] Procedures.

Tightening Specifications