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Install charge air cooler

Bolts of the charge air cooler with collector 

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A Charge air cooler with manifold 

1 - Screws 

7 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Improper routing of cables and wiring harnesses 
Trapped, crushed or damaged cables may cause short circuits and malfunctions 
  • Route all cables without abrasions, do not trap and crush
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Make sure that the connections are locked correctly. The locks must engage audibly
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Additional coolant can leakage. Make sure that no coolant enters the intake port of the cylinder head
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Charge air cooler on cylinder head 
M6 tightening torque  10 Nm
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The coolant line (1) must engage audibly

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder to charge air cooler 
6x18 screw Tightening torque  5.5 Nm
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The connector (1) must engage audibly

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tank vent line to charge air cooler 
Nut Tightening torque  4 Nm
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The locks (arrows) must engage audibly

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Replacing the damaged seal 

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Use of sharp or pointy tools for installation or removal is prohibited
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Electric coolant pump to holder 
M6 tightening torque  8 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Charge air duct on spacers 
M6x25 screw tightening torque  10 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Charge air duct on spacers 
M6x25 screw tightening torque  10 Nm
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Follow-up work