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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  3. Remove the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement

  4. Object Number: 2176253  Size: SH
  5. Reposition the engine oil cooler hose clamp (1) at radiator hose using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
  6. Remove the engine oil cooler hose (2) from the radiator hose.

  7. Object Number: 2176254  Size: SH
  8. Reposition the engine oil cooler hose clamp (1) at engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
  9. Remove the engine oil cooler hose (2) from the engine.
  10. Remove the engine oil cooler bolt (4) from the engine.
  11. Disconnect the engine oil cooler hoses (3) from the engine.
  12. Remove the engine oil cooler hoses from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2176254  Size: SH
  1. Install the engine oil cooler hoses to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the engine oil cooler hoses (3) to the engine.
  3. Install the engine oil cooler bolt (4) form the engine.
  4. Install the engine oil cooler hose (2) to the engine.
  5. Reposition the engine oil cooler hose clamp (1) at engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .

  6. Object Number: 2176253  Size: SH
  7. Install the engine oil cooler hose (2) to engine.
  8. Reposition the engine oil cooler hose clamp (1) at radiator hose using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
  9. Install the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement
  10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  11. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.