Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Coolant is toxic and can be fatal if swallowed. Keep away from pets and children. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.
- To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to release built-up pressure. Carefully remove the radiator cap by turning it all the way.
- To avoid the risk of personal injury:
- Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
- Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil.
- If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.
- Disconnect the battery or batteries. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Changing Engine Coolant .
- Remove the undercover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Clean the area around the oil cooler.
- Remove the bolts (A), stud (B) and spacer (3) and remove the oil cooler (2).CAUTION: Do not reuse the oil cooler gasket (1).