Engine Oil Cooler Connector Replacement

Engine Oil Cooler Connector Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
2. Remove the left lower front bumper close out panel. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Front Air Deflector Replacement) .




3. Install oil drain pan under the vehicle.
4. Remove the engine oil cooler hose/pipe from the external oil cooler. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement) .




5. Remove the external engine oil cooler quick connect fitting.
6. Remove and discard all engine oil cooler hose/pipe seals.



Installation Procedure





1. Install new engine oil cooler hose/pipe seals.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the external engine oil cooler quick connect fitting.

Tighten the fitting to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).






Important: The quick connect fitting must be pushed on and then pulled back to verify proper connector engagement.


3. Install the engine oil cooler hose/pipes to the external oil cooler. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement (Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement) .
4. Remove the oil drain pan from under the vehicle.
5. Install the left lower front bumper close out panel. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Front Air Deflector Replacement) .
6. Refill the engine with oil and check for leaks.