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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1712575  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .
  3. Place a suitable drain pan under the oil filter.
  4. Remove the oil filter.

  5. Object Number: 1712578  Size: SH
  6. Reposition the oil cooler outlet hose clamp at the oil cooler.
  7. Remove the oil cooler outlet hose from the oil cooler fitting.

  8. Object Number: 1712581  Size: SH
  9. Reposition the oil cooler inlet hose clamp at the engine.
  10. Remove the oil cooler inlet hose from the engine fitting.
  11. Remove the oil cooler connector.
  12. Remove the oil cooler and gasket from the oil filter adapter.

  13. Object Number: 1712583  Size: SH
  14. If replacing the oil cooler, reposition the oil cooler inlet hose clamp at the oil cooler.
  15. Remove the oil cooler inlet hose from the oil cooler.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1712583  Size: SH
  1. If the oil cooler was replaced, install the oil cooler inlet hose to the oil cooler.
  2. Position the oil cooler inlet hose clamp at the oil cooler.

  3. Object Number: 1712581  Size: SH
  4. Install the NEW oil cooler gasket onto the oil cooler.
  5. Install the oil cooler and gasket to the oil filter adapter.
  6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  7. Install the oil cooler connector and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) .
  8. Install the oil cooler inlet hose to the engine fitting.
  9. Position the oil cooler inlet hose clamp at the engine.

  10. Object Number: 1712578  Size: SH
  11. Install the oil cooler outlet hose to the oil cooler fitting.
  12. Position the oil cooler outlet hose clamp at the oil cooler.

  13. Object Number: 1712575  Size: SH
  14. Install the oil filter and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft) .
  15. Remove the drain pan from under the oil filter.
  16. Install the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  18. Check and fill the crankcase, if necessary.