Oil Cooler: Service and Repair
Engine Oil CoolerREMOVAL
CAUTION: If engine oil is spilt onto the exhaust pipe, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.
NOTE: An engine oil cooler is installed on DOHC turbo models.
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Drain engine coolant.
5. Remove the engine oil filter.
6. Remove the bolt (B) holding the oil cooler pipe (A) to the oil pump.
7. Remove the oil cooler pipe (A) and oil cooler hose (C).
8. Remove the oil cooler connector (D) and remove the oil cooler (E).
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
T1: 6.4 N-m (0. 7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)
T2: 54 N-m (5.5 kgf-m, 39.8 ft-lb)
INSPECTION
1. Check that coolant passages are not clogged using an compressed air.
2. Check the mating surfaces of cylinder block, gasket groove and oil cooler for damage.