Removal Procedure
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The optional oil cooler is either an integral part of the radiator or a separate unit placed in front of the radiator. The cooler lines and hoses are serviceable.
- Disconnect the engine oil cooler quick connect fittings. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
- If equipped with a 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
- Open the oil cooler hose clip located on the lower fan shroud.
- Remove the oil cooler hoses from the clip.
- Gently pull the oil cooler pipe fittings straight out from the radiator quick connect fittings.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, remove the oil cooler hoses from the clip
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- If equipped, remove the engine shield bolts.
- Remove the engine shield.
- If equipped with a 5.3L, or 6.0L engine, perform the following:
- Remove the oil cooler hose bracket bolt (1).
- Remove the oil cooler hose adapter bolts (2).
- Remove the oil cooler hose assembly and gasket. Discard the gasket.
- Inspect the fittings, connectors and cooler hoses for damage or distortion.
- If equipped with a 8.1L engine, perform the following:
- Remove the oil cooler hose bracket bolt.
- Disconnect the quick connect fittings (1) at the engine.
- Remove the oil cooler hose assembly. Discard the gasket.
- Inspect the fittings, connectors and cooler hoses for damage or distortion.