Oil Cooler: Removal

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
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Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the oil bypass filter (6714).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Oil Bypass Filter
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Remove the oil cooler insert, and remove the oil cooler.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Oil Cooler Insert
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Clean and inspect the oil cooler. Plug the coolant connections. Flush the oil passages with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the oil cooler, install a new cooler.