Oil Cooler: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain engine coolant.
< Ref. to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Drain the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
Remove the bolts which hold the water pipe to engine.

Fig 1: Locating Water Pipe
Disconnect the water hose from oil cooler.

Fig 2: Locating Water Hose On Oil Cooler
Remove the oil filter using the ST. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Oil Filter. > ST 498547000 OIL FILTER WRENCH
NOTE: Set a container under the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Oil Filter
Remove the oil cooler connector and remove oil cooler.

Fig 4: Identifying Oil Cooler Connector, Oil Cooler And O-Ring