Repair Procedures: Removal

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Replace together the oil cooler and hose supplied as a module unit.

1. Drain the coolant by removing the drain plug.

   (Refer to " Replacement and Air Bleeding  ") 

2. Remove the engine room under cover.

   (Refer to " Removal And Installation  ") 

3. Separate the oil cooler hose (A).

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   NOTE: Use a beaker for receiving residual coolant, when separating the hose.
4. Remove the air duct (A).

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5. Separate the Intercooler inlet hose (A).

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   NOTE: When disconnect the intercooler outlet hose, pull out the quick connector clamp (A) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the image below.

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6. Separate the oil cooler hose (A).

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7. Remove the oil cooler module (A) after removing the bolts.

   Tightening torque:  

   19.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.7 kgf.m, 14.4 - 19.5 lb.ft)

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   NOTE: When removing the oil cooler, be careful not to spill any residual oil from the inside.