Mazda 3 Service Manual: Oil Cooler Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]

1. Remove the battery cover..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the air cleaner component..

4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..

5. Drain the ATF..

6. Drain the engine coolant..

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Add the engine coolant..

10. Add the ATF..

11. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..

Oil Hose Installation Note

1. Install the oil hose.

Oil cooler side

• Install the oil hose into the oil cooler to the position shown in the figure.

  

  
  

Connector bolt side

• Install the oil hose into the connector bolt to the position shown in the figure.

  

  
  

2. Install the hose clamp within the marked area of the oil hose.

NOTE:

• If the oil hose is to be re-used, install the hose clamp to the impression in the hose left by the previous installation. After installation, apply force to the hose clamp in the direction of the arrows to engage the hose clamp securely.

  

  
  

3. Verify that the hose clamp does not interfere with any other components.