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Engine Oil Cooler - Removal





REMOVAL

CAUTION: If the engine encounters a catastrophic failure, the engine oil cooler must be replaced or damage to the new engine and/or components could result.





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.
3. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.





4. Remove the oil filter (1) from the oil cooler (2).





5. Remove the clamps (1) from the cooling hoses at the oil cooler and remove hoses.
6. Using a 12 mm Allen Wrench socket (2), remove the oil cooler retaining bolt (3).






NOTE: Whenever the oil cooler is serviced, the rubber O-ring seal must be replaced.

7. Remove and discard the oil cooler (2) rubber O-ring seal (1).