Charge Air Cooler Components, Removing And Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

All hose connections for the charge air system are secured with bolted clamps or couplings. For connector couplings, always Note The Following Points:

Release connection by pulling retaining clip -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Hoses/Pipes

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect hose/pipe without tools.

When assembling, make sure retaining tabs -A- are engaged securely.

Charge Air Cooler Components. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR COOLING COMPONENTS .