Oil Cooler Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
Remove the oil filter (See OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT .)
Remove in the order indicated in the figures.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Oil Cooler (Legend)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Oil Cooler
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the engine oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION .)
Start the engine and inspect for engine oil leakage.