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Charge Air Cooler






Charge Air Cooler

Removing

If there are small impressions on the fins, refer to => [ Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers ] Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers.

- Remove the bolts - 1, 2, 3 and 5 -.






- Lift the lock carrier cover - 4 - and hang it on the radiator grille - arrow -.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the air duct - 1 - from the air filter housing intermediate flange - 2 -.

- Remove the bolts - 1 and 2 - and remove the bumper cover noise insulation toward the rear.






- Release the clamps - A arrows - and remove the air intake grille - 1 - at the left and right from the lower section of the bumper cover - arrow B -.






The bumper is not shown in the following illustrations.

- Release the retaining tabs - A arrows - and tilt the left and right air ducts - 1 - toward the center of the vehicle - arrow B -.






- Remove the air guide hose from the charge air cooler by loosening the hose clamp - arrow -.






- Remove the bolt - 1 -.

- Remove the air guide hose from the charge air cooler by loosening the hose clamp - 1 -.






- Push the lock downward - arrow A - and move the charge air cooler upward slightly in direction of - arrow B -.

- Remove the charge air cooler upward from the radiator - arrows A - and push it in direction of - arrow B -.






- Remove the charge air cooler from the left side downward - arrow C -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

If there are small impressions on the fins, refer to => [ Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers ] Coolers, Condensers and Charge Air Coolers.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Charge Air Cooler Overview ] Charge Air Cooler Overview.

The hose connections and charge air system hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

To mount the charge hoses on their connectors securely, spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing.