Engine Oil Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the front noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Drain the coolant, refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

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

Fig 1: 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.