Engine Oil Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION PANELS .

-- Drain the coolant (refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING ) or remove the After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- if equipped. Refer to After-Run Coolant Pump -V51-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1- and nut -3- and the lock carrier left brace -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Carrier Left Brace Components Overview - Noise Insulation Panels

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-- Open the clamp and remove the coolant hose -1- and, if necessary, -2- from the oil cooler.

Fig 3: Connecting/Disconnecting Coolant Hoses With Hose Clamps

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-- Place the Used Oil Collection and Extraction Unit SMN372500 under the engine.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the engine oil cooler.