Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
Oil Filter Adapter
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold - RH See: Exhaust System/Exhaust Manifold/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exhaust Manifold - RH.
3. Remove and discard the oil filter.
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To install, tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).
Vehicles equipped with an oil cooler
4. NOTE: The oil cooler threaded insert is part of the oil cooler and is not removed.
Loosen the oil cooler threaded insert and position the oil cooler aside.
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To install, tighten to 57 Nm (42 lb-ft).
All vehicles
5. Remove the bolt and the oil filter adapter.