Removing and installing/replacing oil-to-water heat exchanger (B36 engine) (Cooper base)

Risk of scalding! 

Only perform this repair work after the engine has cooled down.

Recycling: 

Catch and dispose of drained coolant.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove FULL-FLOW OIL FILTER .

Removal: 

Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove heat exchanger.

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Replace gaskets (3) on full-flow oil filter (2).

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Installation: 

Replace gaskets (3).

Place oil-to-water heat exchanger (1) on full-flow oil filter (2).

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque: 11 42 8AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install FULL-FLOW OIL FILTER .