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Service Procedure

FIGURE 1 - OIL COOLER HOSES INSTALLATION:




1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Depress locking tabs of plastic snap-in connector on oil cooler outlet hose and pipe assembly.

3. Brace pipe assembly with one hand to prevent bending or damage and pull hose assembly off of snap-in connector with other hand. Some minor oil leakage may occur. The snap-in connector will come out with the pipe assembly.
4. Check snap-in connector on pipe assembly and O-ring inside of hose assembly for damage. If no damage is evident, lube male tube end surface up to the head with engine oil and make sure the connector is snapped on to the pipe assembly and properly seated before reconnecting the pipe to the hose assembly.

5. If the snap-in connector or O-ring is damaged, the hose assembly must be replaced. The snap-in connector is part of the hose assembly and comes inserted in the hose connector.

6. Start engine and check hose connection for leakage.

7. Install Campaign Identification Label.