Remove right charge air cooler

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE RIGHT CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR AND THRUST FIELD RESPECTIVELY .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT THRUST FIELD OR THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to DRAINING THE COOLANT FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT (CHARGE AIR COOLER) .

Unlock the holder at the lock (1).
Feed out the tank vent valve with holder (2) and place it on one side.

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Loosen screws (1).
Feed out charge air line (2) and place to one side.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock the clamp (2).

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Unlock and disconnect the holder in area (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Feed the coolant line (1) out of the charge air cooler (2) and place to one side.
Loosen screw (3).

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Position the charge air cooler (1) as shown.
Unlock and disconnect the coolant line (2).
Feed out right charge air cooler (1) and remove.

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