Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Pickup, 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2009 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2009 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Remove and discard the oil filter.
- To install, tighten to 16 Nm (142 lb-in).
- Disconnect the oil cooler coolant hoses and position aside.
- Remove the threaded insert and the engine oil cooler.
- Inspect the oil cooler.
- To install, tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
If metal foreign material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. To diagnose mechanical concerns, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
article. If the mechanical concern is not diagnosed and repaired, engine failure may occur.