Oil Line: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the engine walls it is still hot Service the engine when it is cool.

1. Place a drain pan under the oil filter adapter.





2. Disconnect the oil cooler lines from the oil filter adapter assembly.





3. Remove the oil cooler line to engine clip bolt.
4. Remove the oil cooler lines from the engine clip.





5. Disconnect the oil cooler lines from the radiator connector fitting by doing the following:
- Use a small pick-type tool or a screwdriver to release one of the open ends of the retaining clip from the connector fitting.
- Disconnect the retaining clip from the connector fitting.
- Discard the clips.

6. Remove the engine oil cooler lines.
7. Clean all of the components with a suitable solvent. Dry the components with compressed air.
8. Inspect the following for damage or distortion:
- The connector fittings
- The connectors
- The engine oil cooler lines

Installation Procedure

Important: Inspect the cooler line for a damaged or missing plastic cap. If the plastic cap is damaged or missing, replace it with a new plastic cap.

1. Install the engine oil cooler lines.
2. Install the new retaining clips into the radiator connector fittings.





2.1. Using your thumb and forefinger, insert a new retaining clip into one of the three recesses in the connector fitting (1).
2.2. With one end of the retaining clip engaged in the connector fitting slot, use your thumb to rotate the retaining clip around the connector fitting (2).
2.3. Snap the clip into place in the connector fitting (3).
3. Connect the engine oil cooler lines to the connector fittings.
- Verify that a click is heard or felt.
- Pull back sharply on the cooler lines in order to assure that the line fastens into the connector fittings.

4. Connect the engine oil cooler lines to the engine clip.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the engine clip bolt.
Tighten the engine clip bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





6. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the oil filter adapter assembly.
Tighten the oil cooler lines to oil filter adapter assembly bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
7. Start the engine. Check the oil cooler lines for leaks.