LR3/Disco 3
Oil Cooler (12.60.68)
Removal
Published : Aug 5, 2004
WARNING: Do not carry or operate cellular phones when working on or near any fuel related
components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry out any repairs to the fuel system with the engine running. The fuel pressure
within the system can be as high as 1650 bar (23,931 lb-sq-in). Failure to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near
any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always
observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Wait at least 30 seconds after the engine stops before commencing any repair to the high-
pressure fuel injection system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and
connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
CAUTION: Diesel fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine
clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components.
Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or lines. Failure to follow this instruction may result in foreign
matter ingress to the fuel injection system.
CAUTION: Make sure the workshop area in which the vehicle is being worked on is as clean and as dust
free as possible. Foreign matter from work on clutches, brakes or from machining or welding operations can
contaminate the fuel system and may result in later malfunction.
1 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to
Specifications
(Section 414-
00)
2 .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to
Cooling System Draining, Filling and
Bleeding (26.10.01)
(Section 303-03)
3 .
Remove the crankcase vent oil separator. For additional information, refer to
Crankcase Vent Oil
Separator (17.10.04)
(Section 303-08)
