Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the LH ACL-to-turbocharger pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) in REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
If equipped, rotate the 4 retainers and position the air deflector down. Rotate the skid plate cover counterclockwise and remove.

Fig 1: Locating Air Deflector Retainers And Skid Plate Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
Using hose clamp pliers, clamp the 2 oil cooler coolant hoses.
- Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses from the oil cooler.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Oil Cooler Coolant Hoses Clamp
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: If metal or foreign material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose the mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Remove the oil cooler insert bolt and the oil cooler.
- Inspect the oil cooler gasket, replace if necessary.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Oil Cooler Insert Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.