Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug
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Drain the coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .

NOTE: Make sure all O-ring seals are in place.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Filter

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Remove the oil filter.
Slide the hose clamps down and disconnect the coolant hoses from the oil cooler.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses From Oil Cooler
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Remove the oil cooler insert, and remove the oil cooler.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Cooler
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