17 51 000 Removing and installing/replacing intercooler

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Special tools required:

11 8 670

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Unlock charge-air duct on left and right of intercooler and detach

IMPORTANT: Coat sealing rings of quick-connect couplings with antiseize agent.
Pressure pipes cannot be fitted without antiseize agent.

Release screws. (Picture shows right side).

Open quick-connect couplings on charge-air hoses.

Remove intercooler.

Fig 1: Locating Intercooler Screws

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Installation:

CAUTION: Risk of damage to sealing rings!
Special tool 11 8 670 is essential!

Coat sealing rings with antiseize agent.
Attach charge-air duct (1) with special tool 11 8 670 to intercooler (2).
Charge-air ducts must audibly snap into place.

Texts refer to and illustrations show the right side. The procedure is identical for the left side.

Fig 2: Locating Charge-Air Duct And Intercooler

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