Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Oil Cooler: Service and Repair
Oil Cooler
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the LH catalytic converter.
4. Disconnect the 2 coolant hoses from the oil cooler.
5. NOTICE: If metal or aluminum material is present in the oil cooler, mechanical concerns exist. Failure to correct these concerns may
cause engine failure.
Remove the 6 bolts and the oil cooler.
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Discard the gaskets.
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Inspect the oil cooler.
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Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.
Installation
1. Using new gaskets, install the oil cooler and the 6 bolts.
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Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
