Engine Oil Cooler Removal

CAUTION:

Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may be released and cause serious burns.

Loosen the radiator drain cock plug.

Remove the radiator cap and drain the coolant.

HINT:

Collect the coolant in a container and dispose of it according to the regulations in your area.

Loosen the 2 cylinder block water drain cock plugs and drain the coolant from the engine.

Remove the 2 nuts and V-bank cover.

When not using drain hose:

1. Remove the drain pipe cap from the drain pipe.
   

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2. While removing the oil filter with SST, collect the oil from the oil filter in a container.
   

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3. Install the drain pipe cap.
   

4. Clean the oil catch plate.
   

   HINT:

   When using a drain hose, perform the following procedure.

5. Using SST, remove the oil filter.
   

When using drain hose:

1. Remove the drain pipe cap from the drain pipe.
   





2. Connect a drain hose to the oil filter bracket.
   

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   HINT:

   1. Drain hose inside diameter: 8 mm (0.315 in.)
      
   2. Drain hose length: Approximately 900 mm (2.95 ft.)
      

3. Feed the drain hose down through the engine under cover, and put the drain oil container beneath the drain hose to collect the oil from the oil filter.
   





4. Using SST, remove the oil filter.
   

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5. Remove the drain hose and install the drain pipe cap.
   

6. Clean the oil catch plate.
   

Disconnect the 2 hoses from the oil cooler.

Remove the union bolt, plate washer and oil cooler.

Remove the O-ring from the oil cooler.