FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Oil Cooler: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
OIL COOLER
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned, as engine oil and engine coolant may be hot.
1. Remove engine undercover with power tool.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to See: Engine Oil/Service and Repair/Draining.
3. Remove the following parts:
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Engine room cover: Refer to See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Cover/Exploded View.
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Reservoir tank: Refer to See: Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.
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Alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt: Refer to See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.
4. Remove water suction pipe mounting bolt. Refer to See: Cooling System/Thermostat/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded
View.
5. Disconnect water hoses and water pipe.
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When removing oil cooler only, pinch water hoses near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant from spilling out.
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Remaining engine coolant in piping will come out. Use a tray to collect it.
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when the engine is cold.
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Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
6. Remove oil filter. Refer to See: Oil Filter/Service and Repair.
7. Loosen connector bolt, and remove oil cooler.
CAUTION:
Never spill engine oil on rubber parts such as drive belts and engine mounting insulator.
INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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Check that no foreign objects are adhering to the installation planes of oil filter and oil pan (upper).
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Align cutout (A) on oil cooler (1) with protrusion (B) on oil pan
(upper) side, and tighten connector bolt.