Installing the oil coolant heat exchanger

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure that there are no particles or impurities in the medium openings. Coolant or foreign substances in the oil can cause engine damage such as damage to the connecting rod bearing.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface .
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage .

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Clean sealing surface (1) on oil-to-coolant heat exchanger.

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Replace all the seals (1).
Parts: Seals
Install all seals (1).

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Feed in oil coolant heat exchanger (A) and position.
Tighten the screws in the sequence (1) to (6).

NOTE: Tighten the screws in 360-degree increments.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Oil-to-water heat exchanger to full-flow oil filter
M6	tightening torque	10 Nm

Fig 1: Oil Coolant Heat Exchanger From Full-Flow Oil Filter Screws Tightening Sequence

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT .
Refer to FILLING ENGINE OIL .
Refer to OPENING THE OIL FILLER CAP .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .