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Oil Cooler: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  3. Drain the engine oil.
    4. Fig 1: Engine Oil Drain Plug
    GF0002670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses from the oil cooler.
  5. Remove and discard the oil filter.
    6. CAUTION: If metal or aluminum foreign material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article. Failure to follow this instruction may result in engine damage.
  6. Remove the threaded insert and discard the oil cooler.
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