Q: How to replace the Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe on Cadillac XLR?
A: Replacement of the engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe starts with raising and supporting the vehicle. Start by removing the wheelhouse panel and place an oil drain pan under the vehicle. Detach the engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe from the external oil cooler before disconnecting the hose/pipe clip between the Fan Shroud and engine. Finally remove the external engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe from its position between engine and vehicle. Every engine Oil Cooler Hose and pipe seal should be discarded. First install new engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe seals before attaching the external engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe to the vehicle ensuring that both components achieve proper fitment by pushing the quick connect fitting and verifying its engagement. Start by fitting the hose/pipe to the engine then attach the clips to the engine while maintaining engagement of the quick connect fitting. Complete installation by placing the engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe next to the external cooler then remove the oil drain pan to reinstall the wheelhouse panel and check for oil leaks during the refill process.
Q: How to replace the Engine Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe on Cadillac STS?
A: Vehicle service begins with vehicle elevation for support followed by front air deflector replacement removal and positioning a catch pan beneath the vehicle. First separate the external oil cooler from the engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe before disconnecting its clip from both the engine and Fan Shroud and finally removing the hose/pipe from all components. Discard the seals at this time. To install, begin by adding new seals onto the engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe before you attach the external hose/pipe to the vehicle and check the quick connect fitting to verify proper attachment. After attaching the external hose/pipe to the engine you must install the clips onto the engine and Fan Shroud before checking the quick connect fitting operation. After fitting the engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipes to the external oil cooler you should remove the oil drain pan then reinstall the front air deflector replacement before refilling the engine oil while inspecting for any leaks.
Q: How to Change the Oil Cooler Hose on a Cadillac CTS?
A: Start by draining coolant before commencing replacement of the engine Oil Cooler Hose/pipe. Next raise the vehicle before providing support. The front compartment lower noise shield requires complete removal. J 38185 hose clamp pliers can be used to move the engine Oil Cooler Hose clamp off the Radiator Hose before extracting the engine Oil Cooler Hose from this connection. Start by moving the hose clamp at the engine position then extract the hose from the engine's location. Before extracting the engine oil cooler hoses from the vehicle remove the engine oil cooler bolt from the engine and disconnect engine oil cooler hoses from the engine. Begin installation by attaching engine oil cooler hoses to the vehicle then connecting the engine oil cooler hoses to the engine. Use j 38185 - hose clamp pliers to clamp the engine Oil Cooler Hose at the engine and install the engine oil cooler bolt into the engine. Use j 38185 - hose clamp pliers to reposition the engine Oil Cooler Hose clamp at the Radiator Hose. Install the engine Oil Cooler Hose to the engine for the second time before using j 38185 - hose clamp pliers to position the clamp again. Toward the end of the procedure you need to reinstall the front compartment lower noise shield and lower the vehicle before completing the coolant filling.