17 11 150 Removing and installing/replacing engine oil cooler

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FAN COWL

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Wear protective goggles and gloves.

Recycling:

Engine oil escapes when oil lines are released. Catch and dispose of emerging engine oil.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 21 2AZ .

Detach oil line (2) from engine oil cooler flange.

Catch and dispose of emerging fluid.

Hang oil line upwards so that no more oil can escape.

The same procedure applies to the second oil line.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Line And Screw

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Release screws (1).

Feed out engine oil cooler and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Screws

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NOTE: After completing work, check engine oil level and top up if necessary.