Oil Cooler: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe LH. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment.
- Disconnect the block heater cord.
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- Using hose locking pliers, clamp the oil cooler coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers.
- Using the hose clamp remover, remove the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer.
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NOTE: If metal or foreign material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose the mechanical concerns refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the retainer and the oil cooler.