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Oil Cooler: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  3. NOTE: Degas bottle removed for clarity.

    Remove air cleaner inlet pipe.

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  4. Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.3L Duratec-V6 .
    • Remove pin-type retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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  5. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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    1. Using hose locking pliers, clamp the oil cooler coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
    2. Using the hose clamp remover, remove the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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  6. 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.

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