Installing both charge air coolers

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

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Insert and install the right-hand charge air cooler (1).

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Position the charge air cooler (1) as shown.
Connect and lock the coolant line (2).
The coolant line (2) must audibly engage.

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Attach the coolant line (1) to the right-hand charge air cooler (2).
Tighten down screw (3).

Tightening torques

Charge air cooler to holder
M6x35	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torques

Alternator to cylinder head
M8x85	tightening torque	22 Nm

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Connect and lock the coolant line (2).
The coolant line (2) must audibly engage.
Insert and install the holder (1).
The holder (1) must engage audibly.

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Lock clamp (2).
The clamp (2) must engage audibly.
Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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

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Insert and install the left-hand charge air cooler (1).

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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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Feed in and install coolant line (2).
Tighten down screw (1).

Tightening torques

Charge air cooler to holder
M6x35	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torques

Alternator to cylinder head
M8x85	tightening torque	22 Nm

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

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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

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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 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

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

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