Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the bolts and oil filter adapter.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Intake Manifold
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler supply port cover.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Do not discard the oil cooler cover bolts. They are self-tapping bolts and will be needed to cut the threads in the new oil cooler cover.

Remove the bolts and the oil filter base.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bolts Oil Filter Base
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: In the event of a catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler cover assembly (with oil cooler). Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler.

NOTE: The oil cooler is replaced as an assembly.

Remove the bolts and the oil cooler assembly.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bolts Oil Cooler Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the oil pump inlet strainer.
- Clean and inspect the strainer for tears or other signs of damage.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pump Inlet Strainer
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.