Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 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 .
Remove the bolts and the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler supply port cover.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying EGR Cooler Supply Port Cover Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

Remove the bolts and the oil filter base.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Oil Filter Base Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

Remove the bolts and the oil cooler assembly.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting Bolts And Oil Cooler Assembly
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.