Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE: Follow all the rules of cleanliness, refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Support the engine in its installed position, refer to ENGINE, SUPPORTING IN INSTALLED POSITION .

-- Lift the engine using the Engine Support Bridge - Spindle 10 - 222 A /11 item -1- to dimension -a-.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - 10 - 222 A /11

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Dimension -a- = approximately 15 mm.

NOTE: Use a cloth to catch any leaking coolant.

-- Loosen the hose clamps -1-, then clamp off the coolant hoses with the Hose Clamp - Up To 25 mm 3094 and remove them.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the charge air cooler from the charge air cooler housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamps And Bolts

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