Installation Procedure

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Important: When performing the following procedure, do not reuse the old retaining rings. Replace the old retaining rings with new ones.

Install a new retaining ring (E-clip) into each quick connector at the radiator engine oil cooler by following the next 3 steps.
Hook one of the open ends of the retaining ring in one of the slots in the quick connector.
Rotate the retaining ring around the connector until the retaining ring is positioned with all 3 ears through the 3 slots.
Ensure the 3 retaining ring ears can be seen from the inside of the connector and the retaining ring can move freely in the slots.
Install the engine oil cooler lines into the quick connectors at the radiator engine oil cooler inlet and outlet until a click is heard or felt.
Pull back on the engine oil cooler lines to ensure a proper connection.
Install air cleaner assembly.
Raise the vehicle.

Fig 1: Installing Engine Oil Cooler Lines
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Install new seals on the engine oil cooler lines at the engine oil filter adapter ends.

Fig 2: Installing New Seals On Engine Oil Cooler Lines
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the bolt attaching the engine oil cooler lines to the engine oil filter adapter.
Tighten

Tighten the engine oil filter adapter bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Oil Cooler Lines
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Install the cooler line clamp and the bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the cooler line clamp bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Lower the vehicle.
Inspect and fill the engine oil to the proper level.

Fig 4: Installing Cooler Line Clamp
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Start the engine and check for leaks.