Engine Oil Cooler, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

Replacing the seals after removal.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system and the bearing.

- Cover open engine components.

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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CAUTION:

Risk of injuring the eyes from sealant residue.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the cylinder block and the engine oil cooler -1-, for example using a rotating plastic brush.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking
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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2.5 mm).

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CAUTION:

There is a risk that the lubrication system could be blocked by excess sealant.

- Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- Insert the seals -2 and 3-.

-- Apply the sealant bead -1- to the clean sealing surface on the cylinder block.

Sealant bead thickness: 3.0 mm
Install the engine oil cooler within five minutes of applying the sealant.
Used coolant cannot be used again.

-- Position the engine oil cooler and tighten the bolts.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL .

There are different procedures depending on the model. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .