Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Oil Cooler Pipes / Hoses Removal and Installation

Oil Cooler Pipes / Hoses Removal and Installation
Removal

CAUTION: Place a drip pan under the hoses to catch the fluid that will run out of the lines.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
3. Remove the engine under cover.
4. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe bolt from the right lower side of the radiator.
5. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe bracket bolt.





6. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe bolt from the transaxle side.
7. Remove the oil cooler outlet pipe assembly.





8. Remove the oil cooler inlet pipe bolt from the left lower side of the radiator.





9. Remove the oil cooler inlet pipe bolt from the transaxle side.
10. Remove the oil cooler inlet pipe assembly.





Installation
1. Install the oil cooler inlet pipe assembly and the bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the oil cooler inlet pipe bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the oil cooler outlet pipe assembly and the bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the oil cooler outlet pipe bolts to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).
3. Refill the transaxle fluid.
4. Install the engine under cover.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.