Removal Procedure
Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the engine while it is
still hot. Service the engine when it is cool.
- Place a drain pan under the oil filter adapter.
- Disconnect the oil cooler
lines from the oil filter adapter assembly.
- Remove the oil cooler
line to engine clip bolt.
- Remove the oil cooler lines from the engine clip.
- Disconnect the oil cooler
lines from the radiator connector fitting by doing the following:
• | Use a small pick-type tool or a screwdriver to release one of
the open ends of the retaining clip from the connector fitting. |
• | Disconnect the retaining clip from the connector fitting. |
- Remove the engine oil cooler lines.
- Clean all of the components with a suitable solvent. Dry the components
with compressed air.
- Inspect the following for damage or distortion:
• | The engine oil cooler lines |
Installation Procedure
Important: Inspect the cooler line for a damaged or missing plastic cap. If the
plastic cap is damaged or missing, replace it with a new plastic cap.
- Install the engine oil cooler lines.
- Install the new retaining
clips into the radiator connector fittings.
2.1. | Using your thumb and forefinger, insert a new retaining clip into
one of the three recesses in the connector fitting (1). |
2.2. | With one end of the retaining clip engaged in the connector fitting
slot, use your thumb to rotate the retaining clip around the connector fitting
(2). |
2.3. | Snap the clip into place in the connector fitting (3). |
- Connect the engine oil cooler lines to the connector fittings.
• | Verify that a click is heard or felt. |
• | Pull back sharply on the cooler lines in order to assure that
the line fastens into the connector fittings. |
- Connect the engine oil
cooler lines to the engine clip.
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.
- Install the engine
clip bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the engine clip bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the engine oil
cooler lines to the oil filter adapter assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the oil cooler lines to oil filter adapter assembly bolt to
35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Start the engine. Check the oil cooler lines for leaks.