Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. 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. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
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Disconnect the coolant hoses.

Fig 2: Locating Cooler Hoses
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Remove the oil filter.

Fig 3: Removing Oil Filter
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CAUTION: If metal or aluminum debris is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Cooler

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Remove the threaded insert and the oil cooler.
Clean and inspect the oil cooler.
- Plug the coolant connections.
- Flush the oil passages with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the oil cooler, install a new cooler.