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.

Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. Refer to REMOVAL .
Drain engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Drain the engine oil. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
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 Oil Cooler Water Hose Mounting Cllips
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Remove the engine oil filter using the ST. Refer to REMOVAL .
ST 18332AA020 OIL FILTER WRENCH
Remove the oil cooler connector and remove the oil cooler.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Cooler, Connector, O-Ring And Oil Pan Upper
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