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Oil Cooler: Removal

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  1. Drain the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the oil filter.
  4. Disconnect the block heater.
    1. Disconnect the retainer.
    2. Disconnect the cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Block Heater
    G01537682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the two bolts from the oil cooler's front header.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Cooler Front Header Bolts
    G01537683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the three bolts from the oil cooler's rear header.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Cooler Rear Header Bolts
    G01537684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the oil cooler.
  8. Remove the oil cooler front and rear header gaskets from the engine.
    9. NOTE: If the oil cooler requires repair, refer to OIL COOLER  in the Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies portion of this article.
  9. Clean the gasket mating surface on the engine and the oil cooler.
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