Buick Regal: Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (3.6L LGX)
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Oil Level Indicator Tube - Remove.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4.
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove.
5. Hose Clamp (2) - Disengage.
6. Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
7.
Remove the retainer from the quick connect fitting. (1).
8. Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
1.
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) - Install.
2. Install the retainer to the quick connect fitting. (1).
3.
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Install.
4. Hose Clamp (2) - Engage.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
5. Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Install and tighten10 N.m (89 lb
in).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Oil Level Indicator Tube - Install.
8. Fill the cooling system.
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Removal Procedure
1.
Engine Coolant Fan Module Radiator (1) - Remove.
2.
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Bolt (1) @ Radiator - Remove [2x].
3. Engine Coolant Fan (2) @ Radiator - Remove.
4.
Engine Coo
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (2.
Preliminary Procedures
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Radiator Inlet Hose @ Water Outlet - Remove.
Thermostat Bypass Hose Clamp [2x]
Procedure
Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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