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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Impala 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Auxiliary Engine Oil Cooler Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 537687 Size: SH
  1. Remove the radiator air baffle retainers.
  2. Tilt the rear of the air baffle upward slightly. Slide the air baffle rearward in order to disengage the upper and lower clips of the air baffle from the fascia support.
  3. Remove the radiator air baffle.
  4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the support clip from the engine oil cooler lines
  6. Reposition the hose clamps on the power steering cooler lines.
  7. Remove the power steering oil cooler lines from the power steering cooler.
  8. Remove the engine oil cooler lines from the engine oil cooler. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .

    9. Object Number: 1247672 Size: SH
  9. Remove the upper bolt (1) from the engine oil cooler/power steering cooler.
  10. Remove the lower bolts (2) from the engine oil cooler/power steering cooler.
  11. Remove the engine oil cooler/power steering cooler from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1247672 Size: SH
  1. Install the engine oil cooler/power steering cooler to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the upper bolt (1) to the engine oil cooler/power steering cooler bracket.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Install the lower bolts (2) to the engine oil cooler/power steering cooler bracket.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the engine oil cooler lines to the engine oil cooler. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting .
  5. Install the power steering oil cooler lines to the power steering cooler.
  6. Reposition the hose clamps on the power steering cooler lines.
  7. Install the support clip to the engine oil cooler lines.
  8. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side in Body Front End.

    9. Object Number: 537687 Size: SH
  9. Position the radiator air baffle to the vehicle. Tilt the rear of the air baffle upward slightly. Position the upper clip of the air baffle to the lower edge of the front fascia support C-channel.
  10. Slide the baffle towards the front of the vehicle in order to completely engage the upper and lower clips of the baffle onto the fascia support.
  11. Align the tabs at the rear of the air baffle to the openings in the upper radiator support.
  12. Install the radiator air baffle retainers.
  13. Add the proper amount of engine oil and power steering fluid.