Overview - Charge Air System

NOTE:

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Before testing or performing a repair, check all air guide pipes and hoses and all vacuum lines for leaks and secure seating.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Overview

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Seal
- Replacing
O-Ring
- Replacing
- Coat with engine oil when installing the charge air cooler
O-Ring
- Replacing
- Coat with engine oil when installing the charge air cooler
Supercharger Housing
Seal
- Replacing
Right Charge Air Cooler
- Removing and installing, refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Replacing
- Self-locking
Seal
- Not available individually
- May not be removed from the charge air cooler
- Coat with engine oil when installing the charge air cooler
Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Replacing
- Self-locking
Left Charge Air Cooler
- Removing and installing, refer to CHARGE AIR COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Seal
- Not available individually
- May not be removed from the charge air cooler
- Coat with engine oil when installing the charge air cooler