Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Supercharger secured on the Engine and Gearbox Bracket VAS6095A for repair work. Refer to SUPERCHARGER, SECURING ON ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOLDER .

Left Charge Air Cooler

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket -1- To Vacuum Hose

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-- Unclip the bracket -1- for the vacuum hose.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the Charge Air Pressure Sensor 2 -G447-. Refer to CHARGE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Right Charge Air Cooler

Fig 2: Locating Throttle Valve Control Module & Bolts

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-- Remove the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-. Refer to Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Charge Air Pressure Sensor -G31-. Refer to CHARGE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continued for Both Sides

Fig 3: Coolant Pipes And Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the coolant pipes on the supercharger.

-- Remove the bolts on the left -1 and 2- and right -3 and 4- charge air coolers.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts For Left -1 To 2- And Right -3 To 4- Charge Air Coolers

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-- Attach the Seal Installer - Valve Stem Seal Tool 2036 to the supercharger with Seal Installer - Valve Stem Seal Tool Adapter Plates 2036/1 as illustrated.

Fig 5: Identifying Attachment Of Adjustable Rod 2036

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-- Position the Arbor 2033 on the front of the charge air cooler.

-- Slowly remove the charge air cooler with even pressure from the supercharger housing using the Tire Pry Lever VAG1942.