Oil Cooler: Installation

Tighten the oil cooler connector to install the oil cooler to the oil pan upper.
Tightening torque:

54 N.m (5.5 kgf-m, 39.8 ft-lb)

NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Cooler Connector, Oil Cooler, O-Ring And Oil Pan Upper
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Install the oil filter. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Engine Oil Filter. >
Attach the bolts which hold the engine oil cooler water pipe to chain cover and connect the water hose to oil cooler.
Tightening torque:

6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Water Pipe
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Lower the vehicle.
Refill the engine oil. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Engine Oil. >
Fill the Engine Coolant. < Ref. to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
Check the engine oil level. < Ref.to INSPECTION , Engine Oil. >