Oil Line: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Motor Replacement - Electric.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Important: Engine oil cooler quick connect fittings must be replaced whenever they are removed from the engine oil filter adapter.

3. Remove the engine oil cooler quick connect fittings from the engine oil filter adapter, with the oil lines still attached.
4. Remove the upper and lower engine oil cooler lines from the vehicle.





5. Slide the plastic cap off the quick connect joint.
6. Remove the internal spring clips from the engine oil cooler fittings.





7. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the cooler fittings.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: Engine oil cooler quick connect fittings must be replaced whenever they are removed from the engine oil filter adapter.





1. Install the engine oil cooler quick connect fittings to the engine oil filter adapter.
- Tighten the quick connect fittings to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).





2. Push the engine oil cooler lines fully into the new engine oil cooler quick connect fittings, until a "click" is heard.
3. Tug gently on the cooler lines to ensure proper retention.
4. Slide the plastic cap over the quick connect joint.
5. Route the radiator side of the engine oil cooler lines in front of the radiator.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the cooling fans. Refer to Cooling Fan Motor Replacement - Electric.