Installing the left-hand charge air cooler

Check the seal (1) for damage and replace if necessary.

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Insert and position the left-hand charge air cooler.
Position the charge air cooler (1) on the left as shown in the illustration.
Connect and lock the coolant line (2).

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Lock clamp (1).
The clamp (1) must engage audibly.

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Feed in coolant line (1) and clip it in within the area (2).

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Charge air cooler to holder
M6x35	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Alternator to cylinder head
M8x85	tightening torque	22 Nm

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Check sealing ring (1) for damage, replace if necessary.

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Insert and install charge air line (2).
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Connecting hose to charge air cooler
Hexagon screw M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Connect and lock the coolant line (3).
The coolant line (3) must audibly engage.
Feed in and install the tank vent valve with the bracket (2).
Ensure that the locking mechanism (1) engages audibly.

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Check the coolant level in the low-temperature coolant circuit and top up, if needed

CAUTION: Materials harmful to health .
Contact with fluids harmful to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Follow notes for repair work on the cooling system.
For additional information see: NOTES FOR WORKING ON THE COOLING SYSTEM .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Immobilization period-long fill of coolant!
Do not reuse used coolant.
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The cooling system must therefore be emptied and refilled.
In the case of other removal work involving the draining of part quantities of coolant, the coolant level must be topped up with new coolant.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Top up the coolant in the coolant expansion tank (1) for the low-temperature coolant circuit up to the maximum mark .

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Shut sealing cap (1).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT (CHARGE AIR COOLER) .
Refer to SEALING OFF COOLANT FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT STIFFENING PLATE AND/OR UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to CONNECTING THE LEFT CHARGE AIR LINE TO THE EXHAUST TURBOCHARGER .
Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to FILLING AND VENTING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .