Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)
Fluid Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Oil Cooler Pipes Replacement (Front Section)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air filter housing.
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Remove the cover.
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Remove the element.
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Unseat from the grommets (1, 2).
2. Remove the generator cooling duct.
3. Remove the center inlet and outlet pipe hoses from oil cooler pipe.
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Squeeze the clamps. Slide the clamps away from the connection. Disconnect the hoses from pipe.
4. Remove the upper pipe fitting and seals from radiator.
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Discard seals.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
6. Remove the lower pipe fitting and seals from radiator.
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Discard seals.
7. Remove the front oil cooler pipe (3) from vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the front oil pipe (3) to vehicle.
2. Install the lower pipe fitting and new seals to radiator.
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Tighten the lower pipe fitting to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the upper pipe fitting and new seals to radiator.
5. Install the upper pipe fitting bolt.
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Tighten the upper pipe fitting to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the center oil cooler pipe hoses to pipe.
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Install the hoses to pipes.
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Squeeze the clamps.
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Slide the clamps into position.
