Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Cooler

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
If engine oil spills on exhaust pipes, wipe it off with a cloth to avoid generating smoke or causing a fire.

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 oil cooler (E).





INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Use a new gasket.





INSPECTION
1) Blow with compressed air to make sure that the coolant passages are not clogged.
2) Check that the mating surface on the cylinder block, groove on the gasket and oil cooler are not damaged.