Mustang V8-4.6L SC VIN Y (2004)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Drain the engine oil.
5. Remove the oil cooler.
1. Remove the oil bypass filter.
2. Remove the insert and the oil cooler.
3. Inspect the O-ring and clean the sealing surface.
6. Clean and inspect the oil cooler.
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Plug the coolant connections.
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Flush the oil passages with parts cleaner. If metal particles are present in the oil cooler, install a new cooler.
