Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Locating Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the front noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pull the cover over the radiator -arrows-, to do this disconnect the lower coolant hose.

Fig 2: Cover Over Radiator -Arrows-

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-- Remove the upper bolts -arrows- from the charge air cooler.

Fig 3: Charge Air Cooler Upper Bolts -Arrows-

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-- Unclip the air duct -1- from the charge air cooler.

Fig 4: Locating Charge Air Cooler Air Duct -1-

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-- Remove the nut -1- and bolts -2 and 3-.

Fig 5: Charge Air Cooler Bolts And Fasteners -1, 2 And 3-

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-- Remove the retaining clip -1- slightly and then remove the charge air cooler.

Fig 6: Charge Air Cooler -1- And Lower Air Guide Pipe

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-- Release the retaining tab -A- on the connector coupling by pulling the securing clip -arrow-.

Fig 7: Checking For Secure Fit Of Lugs During Installation

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-- Remove the air guide pipe without using any tools.