Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LH in this section.
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold - LH
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .

Items 2 and 3: Oil Cooler Bolt and Oil Cooler Installation Note

Install the oil cooler and bolt finger-tight. Rotate the oil cooler clockwise until the locating pin hits the stop. Tighten the bolt to specification.

Fig 2: Installing Oil Cooler
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.