Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine coolant from the cooling system.
Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Remove the oil cooler pipe bracket bolt from the oil cooler pipe bracket at the right engine mount strut bracket.
- Disconnect the upper oil cooler outlet hose from the thermostat bypass pipe.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Disconnect the lower oil cooler outlet hose from the oil cooler.
- Remove the oil cooler outlet hoses and pipe.
- Remove the upper and/or lower oil cooler outlet hose (s) from the oil cooler pipe.