Charge Air Cooler

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Bung Set VAS 6122

Removing

-- Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR .

-- Remove front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPERS .

-- Disconnect the electrical connector -1- on the outside air temperature sensor -G17-.

Fig 1: Identifying Outside Air Temperature Sensor G17 Electrical Connector, Bolts And Air Ducts

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-- Remove the bolts -2- on the left and right charge air cooler air ducts.

-- Disengage the air ducts -3-. To do so, they must slide forward slightly.

-- Tilt the air ducts to the left side of the vehicle and remove them behind the bumper.

WARNING:

Risk of injury from refrigerant.

The air conditioning refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging coolant lines and hoses.

Do not stretch, kink or bend coolant lines and hoses.

-- Remove the bolt on the refrigerant line retaining clamp near the longitudinal member.

-- Remove the condenser bolts -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser Mounting Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1- on the charge air cooler.

-- Tilt the charge air cooler back slightly.

-- Remove the bolt on the refrigerant line bracket at the lower right of the charge air cooler.

Fig 3: Locating Side Bolt From Condenser On Radiator

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-- Tilt the condenser forward into the opening on the lock carrier.

-- Disengage the charge air cooler upward from the lock carrier and remove it downward diagonally.

Installing

Installation is in the reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

If there are small impressions on the fins. Refer to COOLERS, CONDENSERS AND CHARGE AIR COOLERS, INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Replace sealing ring.

Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

-- Install the radiator RADIATOR .

-- Install front bumper. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Air Guides, Installing with Connector. Refer to HOSE CONNECTIONS WITH CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, ASSEMBLING

-- Fill with coolant COOLING SYSTEM, DRAINING AND FILLING .