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 it on a hoist.

CAUTION: The cooling system filling and bleeding procedure must be followed exactly or damage to the engine can occur.

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Drain the engine oil.
Remove the lower splash shield.
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing Oil Cooler
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 9: Oil Cooler Installation Note

NOTE: Inspect the gasket and surfaces for contamination prior to installation.

Fig 2: Positioning Oil Cooler And New Gasket And Installing Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the oil cooler and a new gasket and install the bolt.
- Rotate the cooler clockwise until the locating pin hits the stop.

Items 7 and 8: Oil Filter and Gasket Installation Note

Install the oil filter until the seal makes contact. Using an oil filter strap wrench, tighten an additional 270 degrees.