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Oil Cooler: Removal

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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM -- MUSTANG .
  3. Remove the 3 bolts and lower the underbody shield.
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  4. Remove and discard the oil filter.
  5. Disconnect the 2 coolant hose quick connect couplings from the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  6. NOTE: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may cause engine failure. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

    Remove the threaded fitting and the oil cooler. Inspect the engine oil cooler.

    • Discard the gasket.
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