Oil Cooler: Installation

Install the new oil cooler O-ring seals.

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Install the engine oil cooler and the bolts and tighten in sequence shown in 3 stages to ensure gasket compression.
Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) | Stage 2: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) | Stage 3: 45°

Fig 1: Engine Oil Cooler Bolts Tightening Sequence
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1. Install the coolant hoses and tighten the clamps.
  Torque: 40 lb.in (4.5 Nm)
2. Remove the hose locking pliers.
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1. Prefill a new oil filter with clean engine oil.
  Material: Castrol® EDGE® Supercar 5W-50 (WSS-M2C931-C)
2. Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
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- Install a new oil filter and tighten in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Install to initial gasket contact.
- Stage 2: Tighten 3/4 to 1 turn.
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Install the RH air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH .
Lower the vehicle and position the hoist using the front and mid lift points and raise the vehicle. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
NOTE: Apply threadlock to the bolts before installation.

Install the engine underbody cover and the bolts.

Material: Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer / TA-25-B

Torque: 60 lb.in (6.8 Nm)

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Inspect and adjust the coolant level in the degas bottle.
Material: Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3-B (WSS-M97B44-D)
Inspect and adjust the engine oil level.
Material: Castrol® EDGE® Supercar 5W-50 (WSS-M2C931-C)