Charge Air Cooler, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

Pay attention to the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Remove the lock carrier cover, right and left air intake grille as well as the bumper cover end plate. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .

-- Release the catches -arrow- and remove the air ducts -1 and 3-.

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-- Loosen the left and right hose clamp -1- and remove the air duct pipe from the charge air cooler.

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the charge air cooler.

If the catches are damaged, the charge air cooler must be replaced.

-- Release the retainers in direction of -arrows- on the left and right sides and disengage the charge air cooler from the radiator.

-- Remove the charge air cooler downward.