Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Oil cooler parts
1. Oil filter; 2. Oil filter housing; 3. Sealing ring; 4. Oil cooler; 5. Sealing ring; 6. Centering bolt
Removal
1. Oil cooler (if provided) mounted on the oil filter housing, which is screwed into the rear of the cylinder block.
2. To access the oil cooler, set the handbrake, lift the front of the car and place it on stands. Disconnect the battery from ground.
3. Drain the engine coolant. You can also pinch the hoses near the oil cooler fittings, but in the latter case, a certain amount of fluid will be lost after disconnecting the hoses.
4. Disconnect the clamps and remove the hoses from the oil cooler.
5. Use paint or a marker to mark the relative orientation of the oil cooler and oil filter housing.
6. Place a suitable pan under the oil cooler and unscrew the oil cooler bolt. Wait until the oil stops flowing into the pan, then remove the oil cooler from the engine. Remove the O-rings from the housing and the oil cooler mounting bolt. Be sure to replace these gaskets.
7. Check the condition of the oil cooler, check for damage, blow out the coolant fittings and make sure they are clean. If damage is detected or if the internal channels are clogged, the oil cooler should be replaced.
Installation
1. Install new O-rings on the housing and on the oil cooler mounting bolt.
2. Install the oil cooler onto the oil filter housing, align the marks and tighten the bolt. Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
3. Connect the hoses and secure them with clamps.
4. Remove the vehicle from the stands. Restore the coolant and oil levels. Start the engine, check for leaks.