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Oil Cooler: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for lifting points.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  3. Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Underbody Shield Retainers
    G08030560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Using hose clamp pliers, clamp off the 2 oil cooler coolant hoses.
    Fig 2: Clamping Off Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses Using Hose Clamp Pliers
    G08028721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 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 SYMPTOM CHART(S) .

    Loosen the 2 clamps and disconnect the 2 coolant hoses.

    • Remove the bolt and the oil cooler.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft), then tighten an additional 75 degrees, pause, tighten an additional 15 degrees.
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Cooler Bolt
    G08028722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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