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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 & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES .
  3. Remove and discard the oil filter.
    • To install, tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).
  4. Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses and position aside.
  5. NOTE: If metal foreign material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION . If the mechanical concern is not diagnosed and repaired, engine failure may occur.

    Remove the threaded insert and the engine oil cooler.

    • Inspect the oil cooler.
    • To install, tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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