Engine Oil Cooler Connector Replacement (Radiator)

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Fig 1: Engine Oil Cooler Connector

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) . Remove the engine oil cooler pipe from the oil cooler fittings on the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .
1	Engine Oil Cooler Fitting CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove the plastic caps from the quick connect fittings by pulling the caps back along the pipe before installation. Do not remove the upper and lower engine oil cooler fittings from the radiator at the same time other wise the engine oil cooler may fall inside the radiator end tank. The correct thread engagement is critical. Cross-threaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak. Tighten 24 N.m (18 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
Remove the engine oil cooler pipe from the oil cooler fittings on the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection .

Engine Oil Cooler Fitting

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure
Remove the plastic caps from the quick connect fittings by pulling the caps back along the pipe before installation.

Do not remove the upper and lower engine oil cooler fittings from the radiator at the same time other wise the engine oil cooler may fall inside the radiator end tank.
The correct thread engagement is critical. Cross-threaded fittings can achieve proper tightness and still leak.

Tighten
24 N.m (18 lb ft)