Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Oil Cooler Outlet Fitting & Oil Cooler Inlet Fitting

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Remove the following from the engine block:
- The oil cooler outlet fitting (1)
- The oil cooler inlet fitting (2)
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the following components according to the RPO code:
- LHD
  The wiper motor module. Refer to Wiper Motor Module Replacement (LHD) or Wiper Motor Module Replacement (RHD) in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- RHD
  - The air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (LHD) or Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (RHD) in Body Front End.
  - The fasteners securing the front air inlet panel assembly to the battery tray and cowl.
  - The front air inlet panel assembly from the vehicle.
Remove the water crossover. Refer to Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement (LA3, LY9) in Engine Cooling.

Fig 2: Identifying Ports To The Cylinder Head

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Remove the following from the engine oil cooler:
- The oil cooler inlet fitting
- The oil cooler outlet fitting

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Oil Cooler Lines

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