Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)

Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement (Middle Section)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air filter housing.
A. Remove the cover.
B. Remove the element.
C. Unseat from the inner grommets (2). Then from the outer grommets (1).
2. Remove the generator cooling duct.
3. Remove the fuel vapor fresh air inlet hose. This hose connects to the fuel vapor filter (passenger side of engine compartment) extends down and
wraps around the center inlet and outlet pipes.
4. Remove the center inlet and outlet pipe hoses from pipe (5) at radiator.
A. Squeeze the clamps.
B. Slide away from connection.
C. Disconnect the hoses from pipe.
5. Remove the center inlet and outlet pipes from upper retainers on body.
6. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
7. Remove the center inlet and outlet pipe hoses from inlet and out pipes.
A. Squeeze the clamps.
B. Slide away from connection.
C. Remove the hoses from pipes.
8. Remove the pipes from retainer on body.
9. Remove the pipes from vehicle. Remove pipes from bottom of vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the pipes (1, 2) to the vehicle. Install pipes from bottom of vehicle.
2. Install the pipes to retainer on body.
3. Install the inlet and outlet pipe hoses to oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
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Position the hoses on the pipes.
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Squeeze the clamps.