Oil Cooler: Removal

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the engine appearance cover retainers.
- Release the engine appearance cover from the rear and remove the engine appearance cover.
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Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe LH. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH .
Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

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Disconnect the block heater cord.

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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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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 retainer and the oil cooler.

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