FD Oil Cooler Brackets Installation Instructions

Brackets Kit

 Please read and follow instructions carefully to ensure correct installation

Kit Contents

Tools Required

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Passenger Side
Driver Side
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Procedure: Note instructions show installation of 25 Row Mishimoto oil Coolers. Flip brackets B & D for 19 Row oil cooler.

  1. With bumper cover removed, using needle nose pliers remove turn signal harness from bracket (Pic #1).
  2. With 12mm socket remove bracket (Pics #2 & #3).
  3. With 12mm socket remove lower bolt from air bag sensor (Pic #4).
  4. Using supplied M8 bolts and flat washers mount brackets A & B to oil cooler with (Pics #5, #6 & #7). If air bag sensor is installed, use 2 of the M8 flat washers as spacers.
  5. Using 13mm socket, snugly install bolts but do not over tighten (Pics #8 & #9).
  6. Mount brackets C & D to oil cooler with 12mm long M6 bolts and locknuts (Pic #10).
  7. Loosely install bracket on front hole of cooler; Top with 20mm M6 bolt, spacers and locknut (Pics #11, #12 & #13). Use 5 spacers if installing Mishimoto Oil Cooler, adjust for other brands. 12mm x M6 bolt and locknut on bottom.
  8. Using ¼” bit drill out mounting holes for bracket (Pics #14 & #15).
  9. Using flat washer on bottom side install bolt and locknut.
  10. Remove bumper support with 12mm socket and now tighten all hardware including 13mm bolts holding on brackets A & B (Pic #16).
  11. Re-install bumper support (Pic #19).
  12. Re-install bumper. Depending on style of bumper, it may be necessary to trim the corner of the outside bracket (Pic #20)
  13. Re-install turn signal lights.

Printable PDF Version

19-Row Configuration
Installed on 99-Spec Bumper

Please note that these brackets have not been tested on all brands of oil collers in all configurations, so some modifications may be required for installation

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