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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1005 (ENGINE - 4.6L AND 5.4L)IN-VEHICLE SERVICINGOIL COOLERINSTALLATION
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Oil Cooler: Installation

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Installation
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    NOTE: Make sure the tab on the oil filter adapter nests into the notch in the oil cooler.
  1. Position a new oil cooler on the oil filter adapter and install the threaded insert.
    • Tighten to 58 Nm (43 lb-ft).
  2. Install a new oil filter.
    • Tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).
  3. Connect the 2 coolant hoses to the oil cooler.
  4. Install the oil drain plug.
    • Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
    5. Fig 1: Engine Oil Drain Plug
    GF0002670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  6. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
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