Oil Cooler: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Cooler

REMOVAL





1. Lift-up the vehicle.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine oil. Set a container under the vehicle, and remove the drain plug from oil pan.
4. Drain the engine coolant.





5. Remove the water by-pass pipe between oil cooler and water pump.
6. Remove the engine oil filter.





7. Remove the connector and remove oil cooler.

INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.





2. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the new O-ring, and then install it.
Tightening torque: T: 54 Nm (5.5 kgf-m, 39.8 ft. lbs.)

INSPECTION
1. Check that the coolant passages are not clogged using air blow method.
2. Check the mating surfaces of cylinder block, O-ring groove and oil filter for damage.