Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Loosen the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air duct hose.
-- Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .
-- Unlock the retaining tab and remove the cover -1- toward the front.
-- Unclip the left and right air duct -2- downward in direction of -arrow B-.
-- Open the left and right retainers in direction of -arrow A- and disengage the condenser -3- from the charge air cooler -1-.
-- Secure the condenser to the lock carrier.
-- Remove the charge air cooler.