RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
Using SST to release the caulking, squeeze the handle until stopped by the stopper bolt.
SST 09230-01010
5. REMOVE TANKS AND O-RINGS
Lightly tap the bracket of the radiator (or radiator inlet or outlet) with a soft-faced hammer, and remove the tank and the O-ring.
6. REMOVE OIL COOLER FROM LOWER TANK
a. Loosen the nut, and remove the cooler pipe.
Remove the 2 cooler pipes.
b. Remove the 2 nuts and plate washers.
c. Remove the oil cooler and 2 O-rings.
REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL OIL COOLER TO LOWER TANK
a. Install 2 new O-rings to the oil cooler.
b. Install the oil cooler to the lower tank with the 2 plate washers and nuts.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 74 inch lbs.)
c. Install the cooler pipe in the direction indicated in the illustration.
Torque: 14.7 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
2. INSPECT LOCK PLATE FOR DAMAGE