Sprinter 2500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2003)
Oil Line: Service and Repair
OIL COOLER & LINES
REMOVAL
WARNING: RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN AND EYES DUE TO SCALDING FROM HOT COOLANT. DO NOT OPEN THE COOLING
SYSTEM UNLESS THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 194°F (90°C). WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE WEAR. RISK OF
POISONING IF COOLANT IS SWALLOWED. STORE COOLANT IN PROPER AND APPROPRIATELY MARKED CONTAINERS.
1. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove the oil filter.
3. Remove the coolant hoses from the oil cooler (Fig. 47).
4. Remove the oil cooler from the timing case cover (Fig. 47).
INSTALLATION
1. Clean all sealing surfaces.
2. Install the engine oil cooler to the timing case cover with a new gasket. Tighten bolts to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.) (Fig. 47).
3. Reconnect the coolant hoses and tighten clamps.
4. Install new oil filter and tighten oil filter cap to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 47).
5. Refill cooling system.
6. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
7. Turn engine off and check engine oil level. Add as necessary.
NOTE: When topping off engine oil, only use oil of the same quality grade and SAE classification. See: Engine Oil/Specifications/Fluid Type
Specifications
