Piper Dakota - Removal of Oil Cooler; Installation of Oil Cooler; Removal of Oil Pressure Sensor

GENERAL
DISTRIBUTION
OIL COOLER
REMOVAL OF OIL COOLER
The oil cooler is located on the right rear baffle assembly.
Remove oil cooler as follows:
1. Disconnect two oil lines at fittings.
2. Cap lines to prevent leaking or contamination of oil.
3. Remove four bolts attaching oil cooler to Baffle.
4. Remove oil cooler.
INSTALLATION OF OIL COOLER
—CAUTION—
Be careful when installing fittings in oil coolers. Excessive torque
or twisting of fittings can damage the oil cooler.
—CAUTION—
If a pipe thread fitting is used, install it only far enough to seal
with sealing compound.
1. Apply Lubon 404 to all male pipe thread fittings. Do not allow sealant to enter system.
2. If fitting can not be positioned with a torque of 9 to 15 foot-pounds, use another fitting.
3. Use a backup wrench when installing lines to cooler.
4. After installation, inspect cooler end cups for distortion.
5. Run engine.
6. Inspect oil system for leaks.
INDICATING
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
REMOVAL OF OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
Access to the sensor unit is gained by reaching under the instrument panel. Removal is as follows:
1. Disconnect two electrical leads.
2. Unscrew sensor unit from bulkhead fitting.
3. Catch spillage and cover hole to prevent foreign matter from entering oil line.
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Reissued: August 1, 1986
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