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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 5 bolts and the RH splash shield.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  3. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  4. Remove and discard the oil filter.
    • To install, tighten 3/4 of a turn after the filter gasket makes contact with the oil filter adapter.
  5. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  6. Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses from the oil cooler.
  7. Disconnect the oil pressure sender electrical connector.
    8. NOTE: Discard the gasket.
  8. Remove the 4 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    9. CAUTION: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  9. Position the oil filter adapter in a vise and remove the oil cooler bolt and oil cooler.
    • Inspect the oil cooler.
    • To install, tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  11. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  12. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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