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Charge Air Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement



Charge Air Cooler Inlet Hose Replacement

Tools Required

GE-47622 Hose Clamp Pliers


Removal Procedure

1. Drain the charge air cooler cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)) .




2. Using the GE-47622 , reposition the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose from the charge air cooler.
3. Remove the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose from the charge air cooler.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .




5. Using the GE-47622 , reposition the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose from the charge air cooler radiator.

Important: Note the routing of the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose to ensure proper installation.


6. Remove the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose from the charge air cooler radiator.
7. Gently pull on the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose to release the charge air cooler inlet hose retainer from the fan shroud.
8. Remove the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose to the vehicle.




2. Install the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose to the charge air cooler radiator.
3. Using the GE-47622 , reposition the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose clamp at the charge air cooler radiator.
4. Gently push the charge air cooler coolant inlet hose retainer into the hole in the fan shroud.
5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Install the charge air cooler coolant outlet hose to the charge air cooler.
7. Using the GE-47622 , reposition the charge air cooler coolant outlet hose at the charge air cooler.
8. Fill the charge air cooler cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)) .