Oil Cooler: Installation
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- If necessary, install the oil cooler outlet hose onto the oil cooler.
- Using new gaskets, install the oil cooler assembly and 7 bolts.
- Tighten finger-tight.
- If equipped, install the oil cooler nut.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 7 oil cooler bolts. Tighten in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- If necessary, install the lower oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan - Lower .
- Connect the oil cooler outlet hose at the lower radiator hose outlet. Connect the coolant hose retainers to the upper oil pan.
- Install the oil cooler inlet hose.
- Evaluate the cooling system condition. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM CONDITION EVALUATION .
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In the event of catastrophic engine failure, always install a new oil cooler assembly. Foreign material cannot be removed from the oil cooler and engine damage may occur.
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Failure to tighten the oil cooler nut first may result in oil cooler damage or leaks.
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Remove the plugs or caps from the openings.
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Remove the plugs or caps from the openings.
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Evaluate the cooling system condition before filling the engine cooling system. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the engine.