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Oil Cooler: Removal

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CAUTION: If the engine oil is spilt over exhaust pipe or the under cover, wipe it off with cloth to avoid emitting smoke or causing a fire.
  1. Lift up the vehicle.
  2. Remove the under cover. Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER .
  3. Drain engine coolant. Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .
  4. Drain the engine oil. Refer to , REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil.
  5. Remove the bolts which hold the engine oil cooler water pipe to chain cover and disconnect the water hose from oil cooler.
    Fig 1: Locating Engine Oil Cooler Water Pipe
    G06651562Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the engine oil filter using the ST. Refer to , REMOVAL , Engine Oil Filter.

    ST 18332AA020 OIL FILTER WRENCH

  7. Remove the oil cooler connector and remove the oil cooler.
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Cooler Connector, Oil Cooler, O-Ring And Upper Oil Pan
    G07912941Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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