Engine Mechanical System

Oil Cooler

9steps
~59min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010055.841N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the engine room cover.

    (See Engine and Transaxle Assembly - Under Hood)

  2. Drain the engine coolant.

    (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")

  3. Disconnect the coolant hose (A).

  4. Remove the oil filter (A) using the oil filter wrench (09263-2E000).

  5. Loosen the mounting bolt (A) and remove the oil cooler (B).

Installation

  1. Apply a thin layer of engine oil to the sealing surface of the oil cooler (A), then install the oil cooler (C) using the mounting bolt (B).

    Tightening torque: 50.0–56 N·m

  2. Install the oil filter (A) using the oil filter wrench (09263-2E000).

    Tightening torque: 11.7–15.6 N·m

  3. Connect the coolant hose (A).

  4. Fill the radiator with coolant and check for leaks.

Test yourself

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