Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .

NOTE: Late build shown, early build similar.

Fig 1: Identifying EGR Cooler Coolant Supply Port Cover Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the bolts and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler supply port cover.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

NOTE: Do not discard the oil cooler cover bolts. They are self-tapping bolts and will be needed to cut the threads in the new oil cooler cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Filter Base Bolts

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Remove the bolts and the oil filter base.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

CAUTION: In the event of a catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler cover assembly (with oil cooler). Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler.

NOTE: The oil cooler is replaced as an assembly.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Cooler Assembly Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the bolts and the oil cooler assembly.
- Clean and inspect the gasket. Install a new gasket if necessary.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
Remove the oil pump inlet strainer.
- Clean and inspect the strainer for tears or other signs of damage.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pump Inlet Strainer
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.