Installing the left-hand charge air cooler

• Replace hose (1)  .

  Parts:  Hose

• Position hose (1)  with hose clamps (2)  as shown.
• Replace hose (5)  .

  Parts:  Hose

• Position the hose (5)  and the hose clamp (3)  (diameter 60-80 mm) at the top.
• Ensure that the hose clamp at the top (3)  in the area of threaded connection is aligned with the screw on boost pressure sensor.
• Position hose clamp (4)  on hose (5)  (diameter of 77-84 mm) at the bottom.

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• Ensure that the hose clamp at the bottom (4)  in the area of the threaded connection is aligned with the rubber mount on the charge air cooler.
• Guide in and position charge air cooler (2)  at the bottom.
• Tighten hose clamp (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  hose
  hose	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm

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• Position the connecting plate (2)  between the charge air coolers.
• Tighten down screws (1)  .
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  Connecting plate of charge air cooler
  Screw	Tightening torque	6.5 Nm

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• Connect hose (2)  .

  The retaining clip (1)  must snap-in audibly.

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• Engage the holder (2)  on the charge air cooler.
• Tighten down screw (1)  .
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  Charge air cooler top
  M6x30 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

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• Connect the line (1)  and lock.

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• Position the holder (3)  in the groove (4)  .
• Tighten down screw (2)  .
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  Charge air cooler bottom
  M6x18 screw	Tightening torque	10 Nm

• Secure the wiring harness mounting (1)  .

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• Tighten hose clamp (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  hose
  hose	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm

• Tighten hose clamp (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  hose
  hose	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm

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• Slide the hose (2)  onto the studs of the charge air cooler.
• Replace the hose clamps (3)  and the hose.

  Parts:  Hose clamps and hose

• Fasten the hose clamps (3)  .
• Thread in the hose (1)  in the holder on the charge air cooler (4)  .

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• Slide the hose (2)  onto the studs of the charge air cooler.
• Replace the hose clamps and the hose.

  Parts:  Hose clamps and hose

• Fasten the hose clamps (3)  .
• Feed the hose (1)  into the holder on the charge air cooler (4)  .

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• Attach the coolant lines (2)  .

  The retaining clips (1)  must snap-in audibly.

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• Position the cable in the cable bracket (2)  .
• Lock the cable bracket (2)  .
• Connect connectors (1)  and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to CLOSING THE COOLANT PUMPS .
• Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .