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Removal and Installation

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  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses
    G02763897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the oil filter.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Filter
    G02763898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the threaded insert and the oil cooler.
    Fig 3: Removing Threaded Insert And Oil Cooler
    G02763899Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Fill the engine with clean engine oil before filling the cooling system.