Oil Cooler: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
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NOTE: Degas bottle removed for clarity.
Remove air cleaner inlet pipe.
- Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.3L Duratec-V6 .
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- Remove pin-type retainer.
- Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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- Using hose locking pliers, clamp the oil cooler coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
- Using the hose clamp remover, remove the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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NOTE: If metal or foreign material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose the mechanical concerns refer to Engine .
Remove the bolt and the oil cooler.