Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

OIL COOLER
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant.





2. Remove the oil filter.





3. Remove the oil cooler.
^ Disconnect the coolant hoses.
^ Remove the cooler mounting bolt.

Caution: The oil cooler sealing surfaces are soft metals. Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove gasket material; only use manual scrapers. Do not scratch or gouge sealing surfaces or oil leaks may occur.

4. Carefully clean the sealing surfaces.
^ Install a new oil filter.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.