Oil Cooler: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LH in this article .
- Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.
- Remove the bolt and the oil cooler.
- Inspect the oil cooler.
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
.