Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Oil cooler, replacing

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Oil cooler, removing:




Raise the car.

Remove:
- the lower splash guard.
Clamp both the oil cooler coolant hoses together with lock grip pliers.

Remove:
- the coolant hoses from the oil cooler
- the oil cooler mounting screws.

Note! Collect the oil that drains from the oil cooler and any coolant.

Lift down the oil cooler.

Oil cooler, installing:




Use new seals.
The seals must be greased prior to installation.

Install:
- the oil cooler.
Screw the 4 oil cooler screws into place.
Tighten to: 17 Nm
- the coolant hoses.
Remove the lock grip pliers.
Screw the splash guard into place.

Check

Check:
- the engine oil level
- the coolant level.

Check for leakage:
- start the engine and run to operating temperature
- then check that there is no leakage.
Check if the oil or coolant needs topping up.