Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the oil cooler hose (1) from the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting Replacement (Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting Replacement)
2. Gently, pull the oil cooler pipe fittings straight out from the radiator quick connect fittings.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair)




4. Remove the oil cooler hose bracket nut (1).
5. Remove the oil cooler hose adapter nut (2).
6. Remove the oil cooler hose assembly and seals.
7. Discard the seals.
8. Inspect the fittings, connectors and cooler hoses for damage or distortion.

Installation Procedure

Note: A distinct snap should be heard when assembling tube ends of the hose assembly to quick connectors. To ensure tube is fully inserted into the connector, check by giving tube a forceful pull.

1. Install the oil cooler hose assembly and a new seals.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the oil cooler hose adapter nut (2) and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in)
3. Install the oil cooler hose bracket nut (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft)





Note:
* Ensure the oil cooler line being installed has a plastic cap on the end that connects to the quick connect fitting. If no plastic cap exists, or the plastic cap is damaged, obtain a new cap. Install the cap on to the cooler line prior to cooler line installation.
* Do not use the plastic cap in order to install the cooler line into the fitting.

4. Connect the oil cooler hose (1) to the radiator. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting Replacement (Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting Replacement)
5. Pull back sharply on the cooler line in order to ensure that the cooler line is installed in the quick connect fitting.