Oil Cooler: Installation

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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, O-Ring And Oil Pan Upper
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Attach the engine oil filter. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Attach the bolts which hold the engine oil cooler water pipe to chain cover and connect the water hose to oil cooler.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Locating Oil Cooler Water Hose Mounting Clips
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Install the under cover. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the ATF. Refer to FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .
Refill the engine oil. Refer to REPLACEMENT .
Check the engine oil level. Refer to INSPECTION .