Cooler, Oil: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION:

If the engine encounters a catastrophic failure, the engine oil cooler and lines must be replaced or damage to the new engine or components could result.

NOTE:

Whenever the oil filter adapter is serviced, the rubber O-ring seal must be replaced.

Clean the sealing surface of the oil cooler and install a new rubber O-ring seal.
Lightly lubricate the oil cooler rubber seal with clean engine oil.

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Install the oil filter adapter retaining screw and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Lightly lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Do not over tighten the oil filter.
Thread the oil filter (1) onto the oil filter adapter (2) oil filter boss.
When the oil filter gasket makes contact with the oil cooler sealing surface, hand tighten the oil filter one half turn, or 180°.

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Install the oil cooler retaining bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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If removed, connect the oil cooler lines to the quick connect fittings on the oil filter adapter (1, 2).
NOTE:
Gently pull outward on each line after connected to verify a secure connection.

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Connect the oil cooler lines to the quick connect fittings on the oil cooler (1, 2).
NOTE:
Gently pull outward on each line after connected to verify a secure connection.
Install the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
Fill the engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Turn the engine off and check the oil level.