Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. 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 4 bolts and oil filter adapter.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gaskets.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter Adapter Bolts

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Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR cooler supply port cover.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Fig 2: Identifying EGR Cooler Coolant Supply Port Cover Bolts

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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 8 bolts and the oil filter base.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gaskets.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter Base Bolts

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NOTE: 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 and engine damage may occur.

NOTE: The oil cooler is installed as an assembly.

Remove the 10 bolts and the oil cooler assembly.
- Remove and discard the press-in-place gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Cooler Assembly Bolts

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Remove the oil pump inlet strainer.
- Clean and inspect the strainer for tears or other signs of damage.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pump Inlet Strainer

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